An older adult client is very stressed about who will care for his pets while he is hospitalized for a fall that caused a fractured hip. What type of counseling would the nurse conduct?

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Short-term counseling is appropriate for the client's immediate concern about the care of his pets while he is hospitalized. It would focus on problem-solving strategies to ensure the pets' care and provide the client with emotional support during this stressful time. Long-term counseling would not be appropriate as the client's concern is situational and related to the current hospitalization. Motivational counseling would not be appropriate for this specific issue.

An Older Adult Client Is Very Stressed About Who Will