A client experiencing situational depression over the loss of a spouse is overwhelmed with having to close the spouse's business, settle finances, and figure out a way to survive financially. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate when assisting this
Select all that apply.
A) Ask if the client can move in with parents.
B) Suggest that the client attend group therapy with a grief counselor.
C) Investigate whether the spouse had life insurance and what income the client can expect.
D) Help the client focus on strengths.
E) Help the client prioritize things that need to be accomplished.
Answer: D, E
The client is demonstrating powerlessness. The nurse should help the client problem-solve by strategizing what needs to be accomplished. The nurse should not suggest group therapy with a grief counselor because the client is not demonstrating signs of dysfunctional grieving. The nurse should not suggest the client move in with parents nor investigate whether the spouse had life insurance to help with the client's income because the client has not yet determined the priority of issues that need to be addressed. These suggestions might be beneficial after the client has prioritized the things that need to be accomplished.
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