A 16-year-old girl has been injured in an accident and is receiving home care due to fractures and multiple trauma-related injuries. She states, "I don't know why I survived and not my best friend." It is most important to:
A) communicate her feelings to family and friends.
B) allow the religious force in her life to visit.
C) be certain that her educational needs are being met.
D) increase her activity to assist in her coping ability.
Ans: A
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The home care nurse can assist in coordinating care needs and encouraging family, teachers, schoolmates, and friends to understand the client's struggles and help support her needs.
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