The nurse is caring for a client who is a single mother of four school-age children and is hospitalized with metastatic ovarian cancer. The nurse finds the client crying, and she tells the nurse that she does not know what will happen to her children whenshedies. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

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This response expresses the nurse's willingness to listen and recognizes the client's concern. The responses beginning "Many clients with cancer live for a long time" and "For now you need to concentrate on getting well" close off discussion of the topic and indicate that the nurse is uncomfortable with the topic. In addition, the client with metastatic ovarian cancer may not have a long time to plan. Although it is possible that the client's ex-husband will take the children, more assessment information is needed before making plans.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is a Single