The nurse is planning care for a patient who is in the recovery phase of illness. On which area should the nurse focus?
1. Patient safety
2. Stability of symptoms
3. Coping skills and problem solving
4. Impact of symptoms on quality of living
3. Coping skills and problem solving
Explanation:
Patients' needs vary according to their acuity and stage of illness. In the recovery phase, nurses can focus on patients' coping skills and problem-solving abilities. In the crisis stage, nurses focus on patient safety and stability of symptoms. In the acute illness stage, nurses assess the extent to which the patient's symptoms affect quality of living.
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