A patient who survived a tornado wants to recover and rebuild the home. For which patient statement should a referral to a social worker be made?
1. "I almost feel as though God has abandoned me."
2. "I don't know where to begin to get back on my feet."
3. "I don't think I can go back to my old work since the nerves in my hand were damaged."
4. "No matter how hard I try, I can't get to sleep at night and I seem to be crying most of the time."
2. "I don't know where to begin to get back on my feet."
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