A client experiencing situational depression over the loss of a spouse is overwhelmed with having to close her spouse's business, settle finances, and figure out a way to survive financially

Question

Which of the following can the nurse do to help this client? 1. Suggest that the client attend group therapy with a grief counselor
2. Ask if the client can move in with parents
3. Help the client focus on strengths and prioritize things that need to be accomplished
4. Investigate whether the spouse had life insurance and what income the client can expect

Answer 1

3. Help the client focus on strengths and prioritize things that need to be accomplished

Rationale:
The client is demonstrating powerlessness. The nurse should help the client problem-solve by strategizing what needs to be accomplished. The nurse should not suggest group therapy with a grief counselor since the client is not demonstrating signs of dysfunctional grieving. The nurse should not suggest the client move in with her parents nor investigate whether the spouse had life insurance to help with the client's income since the client has not yet determined the priority of issues that need to be addressed. These suggestions might be beneficial after the client has prioritized the things that need to be accomplished.