A Client Has Frequent Hospitalizations for Leukemia and Is Worried

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client has frequent hospitalizations for leukemia and is worried about functioning as a parent to four small children.What action by the nurse would be most helpful?

• A) Assist the client to make "sick day" plans for household responsibilities.
• B) Determine if there are family members or friends who can help the client.
• C) Help the client inform friends and family that they will have to help out.
• D) Refer the client to a social worker in order to investigate respite child care.

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