A 28-year-old client with an Axis I diagnosis of major depression and an Axis II diagnosis of dependent personality disorder has been living at home with very supportive parents. The client is...

A 28-year-old client with an Axis I diagnosis of major depression and an Axis II diagnosis of dependent personality disorder has been living at home with very supportive parents. The client is thinking about independent living on the recommendation of the treatment team. The client states to the nurse, “I don't know if I can make it in an apartment without my parents.” The nurse should respond by saying to the client:

1. “You're a 28-year-old adult now, not a child who needs to be cared for.”

2. “Your parents won't be around forever. After all, they are getting older.”

3. “Your parents need a break, and you need a break from them.”

4. “Your parents have been supportive and will continue to be even if you live apart.”