[Answered]: An older client protests being hospitalized…

An older client protests being hospitalized because of partial-thickness burns on the arms and hands and asks, “Why can’t I just go home and have my spouse care for me?” Which response would the nurse provide? “You sound upset, but your health care provider knows best. You should do what is prescribed.” “Your spouse is very capable, but if your burns get infected a family member can’t give you the injections you will need.” “Your burns are more serious than you think, and we have specially trained people here just to take care of you.” “You may heal more slowly because of your age and may need the special care and equipment available in the hospital.”