A distraught, single, first-time mother cries and asks a nurse, ...

[Marty]

A distraught, single, first-time mother cries and asks 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.

Question 2

An unemployed college graduate is experiencing severe anxiety over not finding a teaching position and has difficulty with independent problem-solving. During a routine physical examination, the graduate confides in the clinic nurse.
 
  Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Encourage the student to use the alternative coping mechanism of relaxation exercises.
  B. Complete the problem-solving process for the client.
  C. Work through the problem-solving process with the client.
  D. Encourage the client to keep a journal.

[Animal_Goddess]

Answer to Question 1

D
Before any other steps can be taken, accurate information about the situation must be gathered and assessed.

Answer to Question 2

C
During times of high anxiety and stress, clients will need more assistance in problem-solving and decision making.

[Marty]

Wow, this really help

[juliaf]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it