The nurse is caring for a client who is a single mother of two young children,has no financial or parental support from her ex-husband,is troubled by her financial circumstances and future,and works at a local fast-food restaurant.She is seeking help for depression.What is the nurse's best action?
A)Assist the client in seeking educational and/or vocational programs for single parents
B)Encourage the client to explore her feelings related to the reasons for her divorce
C)Persuade the client to contact her ex-husband for financial and parental support
D)Share information with the client regarding support groups for single mothers

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Assisting the client in finding programs for single parents helps the client by giving her support as she tries to better her financial situation in a way that will improve her self-esteem,independence,and personal identity and will help her to secure her financial future.Exploring feelings related to the divorce and having the client contact her ex-husband are not going to help her depression at this time.Sharing information about support groups will be helpful in the future but does not meet her immediate need.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is a Single