A 68-year-old client has been diagnosed with a chronic illness requiring daily management. The client expresses feeling burdened by the complexity of managing the condition. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in order to tailor the plan of care?
Inquire specifically about how the client’s family members participate in managing their condition.
Focus on assessing the ways the client’s limited mobility impacts their ability to complete daily tasks.
Ask the client to describe who or what they currently count on for physical and emotional well-being.
Recommend contacting local or online support groups for additional help.
The correct answer is asking open-ended questions to learn about the relationships and resources the client relies on for assistance. This provides the nurse with a broad understanding of the client’s existing support system, which is essential for creating an effective care plan. Alternatively, asking only about family involvement or mobility issues narrows the focus prematurely and does not provide a full picture of external factors influencing care. Suggesting general resources like support groups is not an appropriate first step because it assumes the client’s needs before assessing their current situation.
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