A School-Age Child, a Member of a Family with a Mother

A school-age child, a member of a family with a mother, father, and toddler, is hospitalized. The father is employed outside of the home, and the mother stays at home with the other child. The mother is challenged with supporting both children at this time. What should the nurse suggest to the mother?

A) Place the toddler in day care.
B) Suggest the father take time off to help.
C) Ask extended family members to help out during this time.
D) Visit with the patient after the father comes home from work.