An Older Female Adult Lost Her Brother Recently, Provides Care

Multiple Choice

An older female adult lost her brother recently, provides care for her husband who has health needs, and must move to a new location after having lived for 35 years in the same house. When she arrives for primary care with clinical indicators of influenza, which of the following does the nurse recognize about this older adult?

A) She is exhibiting attention-seeking behaviours.
B) Crises and stressors can impair physical health.
C) Her greatest need is respite care for her husband.
D) Crisis leads to a lower functional status for the person.