A mother is talking with the community-based nurse concerning her adult son. The son is mentally challenged and not able to live on his own. The mother is concerned about her son's welfare when she is no longer able to care for him
What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Let's look into the community resources that are available to assist you."
b. "You have raised your son well, and he will be okay on his own."
c. "Contact your distant relatives to see if anyone would take your son."
d. "There are places for mentally challenged adults; let's place him there."
ANS: A
The mother, with the assistance of the nurse, can research resources in the community that will service and care for her son when she is no longer able to do so. How the son is raised does not mean that he will be okay on his own. Distant relatives may not want or be able to care for the son, so this may not be a viable option. Placing the son is too general of an option, and he may not do well in this setting.
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