Question

A client expresses to the nurse that her husband is an alcoholic and has trouble keeping a job for longer than three months. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

Select one:
a. "Have you tried to contact Al-Anon? I can help if you want."
b. "This seems to worry you. May I contact the Hospital Chaplain?"
c. "What have you done in the past to help deal with this problem?"
d. "I'm so sorry to hear that. Why do you think he drinks.

Answer 1

The best response by the nurse is to suggest Al-Anon, providing the client with a supportive resource and acknowledging her concern without judgment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's best response to a client expressing concerns about her husband's alcoholism and his trouble maintaining employment would be option a: "Have you tried to contact Al-Anon? I can help if you want." This response acknowledges the client's distress and offers a supportive resource without judgment or unnecessary probing into personal matters. Al-Anon is known for providing support to family members affected by someone else's drinking. By suggesting Al-Anon, the nurse gives the client an opportunity to seek help in a professional and structured environment that can provide coping strategies and support from people in similar situations.