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?
Provide the client with informational brochures about local groups supporting individuals with neurological conditions.
Refer the client to a social worker to assist with coordinating community support services.
Ask open-ended questions about who the client feels they can rely on for emotional and physical support.
Offer to contact the client’s mother and partner to discuss how they can assist with caregiving needs.
The correct answer is to ask open-ended questions about who the client feels they can rely on for emotional and physical support. Open-ended questioning fosters a deeper exploration of the client’s social connections and helps identify potential individuals or resources that may provide support. Other choices, such as directly contacting family members or making immediate referrals, are premature until the client’s preferences and existing relationships are fully understood. Providing informational brochures is valuable but does not assess the current support system, which is the primary goal in this scenario.
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