The wife of a client who is dying says to the nurse, "I am able to take off the 6 months from work our doctor feels that my husband will live, but what if he lives beyond that time?" Which therapeutic response should the nurse make?
A. "Only you and your husband can determine how you should best allocate your work leave."
B. "Your husband has managed to be active up to now, so he could live longer than predicted, but his actual lifespan remains unclear."
C. "Are there other options for you in taking work leave? Perhaps you could simply reduce your work hours at first so that you can extend your compassionate leave."
D. "Why not write down the pros and cons of taking work leave all at once and any other options and then decide with your husband and family which would be most helpful?"
Ans: C. "Are there other options for you in taking work leave? Perhaps you could simply reduce your work hours at first so that you can extend your compassionate leave."
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