A Client Reports That Her Family Will Be Moving Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client reports that her family will be moving because her husband is taking a new job in another state. She is very unhappy about the decision and doesn't want to move. What action should the nurse take next?

• A) Assess the client's and family's coping mechanisms in handling stress.
• B) Encourage the client to act excited about the move.
• C) Talk to the husband to get his perspective on the move.
• D) Tell her that all families must cope with new situations from time to time.

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