A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing deteriorating neurologic functions. The client states, "I am worried I will not be able to care for my young children." How should the nurse respond?
a. "Caring for your children is a priority. You may not want to ask for help, but you have to."
b. "Our community has resources that may help you with some household tasks so you have energy to care for your children."
c. "You seem distressed. Would you like to talk to a psychologist about adjusting to your changing status?"
d. "Give me more information about what worries you, so we can see if we can do something to make adjustments."
ANS: D
Investigate specific concerns about situational or role changes before providing additional information. The nurse should not tell the client what is or is not a priority for him or her. Although community resources may be available, they may not be appropriate for the client. Consulting a psychologist would not be appropriate without obtaining further information from the client related to current concerns.
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