The nurse suspects that a young adult has an alteration in mental health. Which client statement did the nurse use to make this decision?
1. "I am married and have three children."
2. "I visit the local senior center to help weekly."
3. "I do volunteer work for the Red Cross."
4. "I live alone, and don't go out much."
Answer: 4
1. The client who is in a relationship and appears happy about it is fulfilling a basic human need: relating to others.
2. Someone who helps out at a senior center is engaging others and relating.
3. Volunteering is a good way to relate to others and make a difference.
4. Since relating to others is a most important human need, the client who is isolated is a concern for the nurse. Further exploration of the client's mental health is necessary.
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