A client who was recently diagnosed with a chronic illness expresses feelings of isolation and mentions that family members live out of state. Which action by the nurse best supports the client's plan of care related to their support system?
Recommend limiting discussions about their condition to reduce stress.
Involve social services to explore community resources and support groups.
Encourage the client to maintain communication with long-distance family.
Reassure the client and offer emotional support during the interaction.
The correct answer is to involve social services to explore community resources and support groups. When a client lacks immediate family or a local support system, healthcare providers must evaluate alternative forms of support, such as community organizations, peer support groups, or professional services, to address psychosocial needs. While offering emotional support and encouraging communication are important, they do not directly address the lack of a structured support system.
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