The client with deteriorating neurologic function is worried about her ability to provide care for her young children at home. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Asking for help can be difficult, but you have to do it."
B. "There are resources in our community that may help you with some household tasks so you have energy to care for your children."
C. "Would you like to talk to a psychologist about adjusting to your changing sta-tus."
D. "Can you give me some more information about what worries you, so we can see if there is something we can do to make adjustments?"
D
Investigate the specific concerns about situational or role changes before providing additional information.
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