The nurse is caring for a hospitalized young man who is uninsured even though he works as a dishwasher at a local restaurant.He states that he would like to get a better job,but he has no education.How can the nurse best assist this patient psychosocially?

A) By providing information and referrals.
B) By telling the patient that he needs to go back to school.
C) By focusing on the patient's medical diagnoses.
D) By expecting the patient to be flexible in his decision making.

Support from the nurse,access to information,and appropriate referrals provide opportunities for achievement of a patient's potential.Many young adults lack the necessary resources or support systems to facilitate further education or development of skills necessary for many positions in the workplace.As a result,some young adults have limited occupational choices.Health is not merely the absence of disease but involves wellness in all human dimensions.Insecure persons tend to be more rigid in making decisions.