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The most appropriate nursing intervention with Marie (from question 9) would be to:

  • A. Refer her to her family physician for a complete physical examination.
  • B. Suggest she seek outside employment now that her children have left home.
  • C. Identify convenient support systems for times when she is feeling particularly despondent.
  • D. Begin grief work and assist her to recognize areas of self-worth separate and apart from her children.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because Marie is experiencing empty nest syndrome, a common emotional response when children leave home. Grief work helps her process and cope with the loss, while recognizing self-worth beyond motherhood promotes self-identity. Referring her to a physician (A) may not address her emotional needs. Seeking outside employment (B) may not address her emotional concerns. Identifying support systems (C) is helpful but doesn't directly address her need for grief work and self-worth recognition.