A multiparous client and her neonate, who has been cared for in the intensive care nursery for the past 3 days because of being small for gestational age, are to be discharged. Before their release,...

A multiparous client and her neonate, who has been cared for in the intensive care nursery for the past 3 days because of being small for gestational age, are to be discharged. Before their release, the mother tells the nurse, “I've been living in my car for the past 2 weeks.” Which of the following should the nurse do next?

1. Notify the director of the birthing unit.

2. Contact the hospital's social worker.

3. Contact the client's physician.

4. Notify the client's family members.