A Patient with Serious Mental Illness Who Has Just Moved

A patient with serious mental illness who has just moved into a homeless shelter tells the nurse that his "life just got out of control." He says he could not depend on others,so he kept to himself.Then he added,"I am like a leaf at the mercy of the wind." The nurse adds the nursing diagnosis of Powerlessness to his care plan.Which entry in his chart best suggests that the treatment plan is helping with this diagnosis?

A) "Spent the day applying for positions at four local fast food places."
B) "Playing chess with peer,went for walk earlier,no paranoia noted."
C) "Hygiene adequate,no body odor noted,washed clothes on his own."
D) "Patient reports that he has made friends with a peer at the group home."