A Woman Who Is a Lone Parent Is About to Undergo

A woman who is a lone parent is about to undergo gallbladder surgery.She tells the nurse on admission that she is uneasy about being in the hospital and leaving her two preschool children with a neighbour.During the assessment phase,what is an appropriate nursing action?

A) Reassure the patient that her children are fine.
B) Call the neighbour to determine whether she is an adequate care provider.
C) Have the patient call the children to reassure herself that they are doing well.
D) Gather more data about the patient's feelings about the child care arrangements.