A nurse cares for an older adult client with heart failure.The client states,"I don't know what to do.I don't want to be a burden to my daughter,but I can't do it alone.Maybe I should die." How should the nurse respond?

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Depression can occur in clients with heart failure,especially older adults.Having the client talk about his or her feelings will help the nurse focus on the actual problem.Open-ended statements allow the client to respond safely and honestly.The other options minimize the client's concerns and do not allow the nurse to obtain more information to provide client-centered care.

A Nurse Cares for an Older Adult Client with Heart