The son of a terminally ill patient tells the nurse that he has no idea where he can get a job once his father passes away since he had to quit his most recent job in order to assist his father with his healthcare needs. Which of the following responses can the nurse give to the son?

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The loss of income to an individual and the community when an individual assumes caregiving activities can be tremendous. The son had to quit his most recent job to support his father's healthcare needs. The nurse should ask him if he can ask his most recent employer to re-hire him. The nurse should not minimize the son's concerns by stating that he will have no trouble finding a job, suggest that he stay unemployed to gain back strength. The nurse would not be supporting the son's concerns by asking what he will do if he cannot find a job.

The Son of a Terminally Ill Patient Tells the Nurse