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A Couple Resides in a Long-Term Care Facility

Question 5
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A couple resides in a long-term care facility.The husband is admitted to the psychiatric unit after physically abusing his wife.He states,"My wife is having an affair with a young man,and I want it investigated." Which is the appropriate nursing reply? A)"Your wife is not having an affair.What makes you think that?" B)"Why do you think that your wife is having an affair?" C)"Your wife has told us that these thoughts have no basis in fact." D)"I understand that you are upset.Let's talk about it."

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