A 34-year-old mother of three young children who works as an administrative assistant at a university comes to the crisis center due to the inability to sleep, increasing disorganization at her job, and feelings of guilt about her ability to care for her children and house. She tells the nurse that her husband used to help with the children and house a lot, but because of a recent job promotion and additional work hours required, he can no longer do this. The client feels that they cannot afford a full-time housekeeper and has become overwhelmed and depressed over the condition of her house. Select the therapeutic technique to be used by the nurse that best helps this client deal with her altered role performance.

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Environmental modification involves changing the physical or social environment to improve the client's ability to function. In this case, the nurse can suggest ways to organize the home and establish routines to help the client manage her responsibilities. The nurse can also provide information on resources such as local cleaning services or community programs that can provide support. This technique can help the client regain a sense of control and reduce feelings of overwhelm and guilt.

A 34-Year-Old Mother of Three Young Children Who Works as an Administrative