A Distraught, Single, First-Time Mother Cries and Says to a Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

A distraught, single, first-time mother cries and says to a nurse, "How can I go to work if I can't afford childcare!" What is the nurse's initial action in assisting the client with the problem-solving process?

• A)Determine the risks and benefits for each alternative
• B)Formulate goals for resolution of the problem
• C)Evaluate the outcome of the implemented alternative
• D)Assess the facts of the situation

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Definitions:

Informal Contract

An oral or written contract that is not under a seal or is not a contract of record. Also called simple contract.

Quasi-Contract

An obligation imposed by the law to avoid injustice, even though no true contract exists between the parties.

Duty to Mitigate Damages

The legal principle requiring a party suffering loss as a result of a breach of contract to take reasonable action to minimize the financial harm.

Breach of Contract

A violation of any of the agreed-upon terms and conditions of a legal contract.