A nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the hospital following a cerebrovascular accident. The client's daughter tells the nurse, "I wish I could stay with my father, but I need to go home to my family." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

This response is an appropriate nursing response in this situation. It acknowledges the client's need for assistance with grocery shopping while also recognizing that shopping and personal errands are not within the nurse's job description. By suggesting to explore other resources, the nurse can help the client find alternative solutions to meet their needs. This response demonstrates a willingness to support the client and collaborate on finding appropriate assistance, while also maintaining professional boundaries and responsibilities.

A. "I won't be able to shop for you today because I have to get home to my family." This response is inappropriate because it focuses on the nurse's personal circumstances and may come across as dismissive of the client's request for help. It does not address the client's needs or offer any alternative solutions.

B. "What I think you should do is wait for the days when you feel better and do your grocery shopping then." This response is dismissive of the client's current situation and does not offer any practical assistance or support. It implies that the client should simply wait for their condition to improve without addressing their immediate needs.

D. "I would be happy to do whatever I can to help you." While this response may initially seem supportive, it is inappropriate because shopping and performing personal errands for the client are not within the nurse's job description. It is important for the nurse to establish professional boundaries and adhere to the responsibilities outlined in their job description.

Involuntary commitment is a legal process where an individual is admitted to a psychiatric facility against their will due to a perceived risk of harm to themselves or others. The primary concern in involuntary commitment is the safety and well-being of the individual and those around them.

Therefore, it is important for the nurse to inform the client's family about the reason for the involuntary commitment, emphasizing that the client's behavior poses a threat to themselves or others.

incorrect:

A. "A psychiatrist determines that the client's behavior is irrational." This statement focuses on the client's behavior being irrational, which is not the primary criteria for involuntary commitment. It is more important to emphasize the potential harm the client may cause to themselves or others.

B. "The client is unable to manage the affairs necessary for daily life." While this may be a factor contributing to the need for psychiatric treatment, it is not the specific reason for involuntary commitment. The main concern is the risk of harm associated with the client's behavior.

D. "The client has been accused of breaking the law." Involuntary commitment is not based on accusations of breaking the law. It is primarily focused on the safety and well-being of the individual and the potential risk they pose to themselves or others.