While the children of a 72-year-old man voice concern about their father living alone after having a mild stroke that resulted in only minimal disability, the client angrily disagrees, stating that he's always managed on his own and can do so now.The nurse can be most helpful to this family by:
A) assuring them that their father's physical limitations should not cause a safety issue.
B) assisting them in identifying how they can provide the assistance that will allow their father to live independently.
C) offering to arrange a social service consult to arbitrate the conflict.
D) suggesting that the client accept the services of a home care aide on a short term trial basis.
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