NCLEX RN Practice Question
A 45-year-old client has been recently diagnosed with a chronic neurological condition and is visibly overwhelmed during a hospital stay. The nurse asks about support at home and the client responds, 'My mother visits occasionally, but we aren't very close, and my partner works long hours.' What is the most appropriate follow-up action by the nurse to assess the client’s support system?
Offer to contact the client’s mother and partner to discuss how they can assist with caregiving needs.
Refer the client to a social worker to assist with coordinating community support services.
Provide the client with informational brochures about local groups supporting individuals with neurological conditions.
Ask open-ended questions about who the client feels they can rely on for emotional and physical support.