An 80-Year-Old Patient with Diminishing Cognitive Function Is Being Discharged

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old patient with diminishing cognitive function is being discharged into the care of his 72-year-old spouse.The nurse recognizes that besides the spouse's physical ability to provide appropriate care,there is a need to evaluate the:

A) couple's financial resources.
B) couple's social support system.
C) spouse's cognitive level of function.
D) patient's long-term health prognosis.