A school nurse is discussing stress management techniques with a group of adolescents. Which of the following activities reported by an adolescent should the nurse identify as the priority?

The correct answer is Choice D because "Explore possible solutions with the partner." When a hospice nurse is concerned that the partner of a client is experiencing caregiver burden, the first step is to explore possible solutions with the partner. This involves assessing the partner's needs, concerns, and limitations, and working collaboratively to develop a plan of care that meets the needs of both the client and the partner. This may involve arranging for additional support, such as respite care or home health services, or modifying the care plan to make it more manageable for the partner.

Choice A is wrong because Suggesting assistive personnel visits daily to provide client care (Choice A is wrong because) may provide additional support, but it does not address the partner's caregiver burden.

Choice B is wrong because Teaching the partner about getting enough rest (Choice B is wrong because) may be helpful, but it does not address the underlying caregiver burden and may be perceived as dismissive of the partner's concerns.

Choice C is wrong because Encouraging the partner to invite family members to assist with client care (Choice C is wrong because) may provide additional support, but it assumes that the partner has family members who are available and willing to assist and does not address the underlying caregiver burden.

The correct answer is Choice D because, "Household contacts will receive prophylactic antibiotics." The nurse should include in the teaching that household contacts of the child with pertussis will receive prophylactic antibiotics to prevent the spread of the disease. This answer is correct because pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads through respiratory droplets, and prophylactic antibiotics can help prevent the spread of the disease.

Choice A is wrong because is incorrect because a dehumidifier will not prevent the spread of pertussis.

Choice B is wrong because is incorrect because pertussis does not cause a rash.

Choice C is wrong because is incorrect because herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of the population is immunized against a disease, and pertussis is preventable with vaccination.