A Mother Is Talking with the Community-Based Nurse Concerning Her

question 1

Multiple Choice

A mother is talking with the community-based nurse concerning her adult son. The son is mentally challenged and not able to live on his own. The mother is concerned about her son's welfare when she is no longer able to care for him. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Let's look into the community resources that are available to assist you."
• B) "You have raised your son well, and he will be okay on his own."
• C) "Contact your distant relatives to see if anyone would take your son."
• D) "There are places for mentally challenged adults; let's place him there."

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