A 78-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagn…

A 78-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. She appears to be confused and combative at times. Her daughter is concerned because her mother was alert and oriented prior to being diagnosed with pneumonia. Her altered mental status is related to:

The nurse is caring for a client who is a single mother of t…

The nurse is caring for a client who is a single mother of two young children, has no financial or parental support from her ex-husband, is troubled by her financial circumstances and future, and works at a local fast-food restaurant. She is seeking help for depression. What is the nurse’s best action?