A patient has been discharged home after thoracic surgery. The home care nurse performs the initial visit and finds the patient discouraged and saddened. The client states, I am recovering so slowly. I really thought I would be better by now. What nursing action should the nurse prioritize?
A) Provide emotional support to the patient and family.
B) Schedule a visit to the patients primary physician within 24 hours.
C) Notify the physician that the patient needs a referral to a psychiatrist.
D) Place a referral for a social worker to visit the patient.
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