The nurse is talking with a newly paralyzed client and his wife. The wife is trying to raise the client's spirits and begins talking about the possibility of them having a baby. When the wife is alone, which instruction in essential?
A) Continue to talk about a baby as it seems to give him hope.
B) Do not overwhelm the client with such a big decision.
C) There is a reduced ability for your husband to be able to father children.
D) We will provide you and the client with a counselor so that you can explore all options.
C
Feedback:
It is essential that the wife understand that there may be difficulty in the client fathering a baby. With such a devastating injury, it would be very difficult to raise the client's hope and then be told that that possibility is taken away. The nurse would not encourage the wife to tell the client something which may not be able to happen. The nurse would not allow the client's wife to be misinformed by alluding to the fact that it is a big decision. It is appropriate to consult a counselor to explore all options, but first the wife and client must understand the facts.
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