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A 57-year-old woman is recently widowed. She states, "I will never be able to learn how to manage the finances. My husband did all of that." Select the nurse’s response that could help raise the client’s self-esteem.
A. "You feel inadequate because you have never learned to balance a checkbook."
B. "You should have insisted your husband teach you about the finances."
C. "You are strong and will learn how to manage your finances after awhile."
D. "Why don’t you take a class in basic finance from the local college?"
Correct Answer: C
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Explanation:
The nurse can raise the client’s self-esteem by communicating confidence the client can participate in actively finding solutions to the problem. The nurse also conveys the client is a worthwhile person by listening and accepting the client’s feelings and praising the client for seeking assistance.Psychosocial Integrity
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