The nurse is caring for a patient who feels useless after chronic illness has left the patient unable to work.Which intervention will be most beneficial for this patient?

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The patient needs to feel useful again in order to relieve feelings of uselessness.The patient can do this by participating in activities that support and help others.The patient can use skills and abilities that remain after chronic illness.Remembering enjoyable activities and recording emotions will not help the patient to feel useful.Telling the patient that a fulfilling life is about more than just a career is condescending and not helpful.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Feels Useless