Which of the following statements is inaccurate regarding social support for a family?
1. A nurse's educational support is often needed to provide a family with necessary informational support to manage the symptoms of an illness.
2. A family may need instrumental support as they begin to care for a family member with a limited mobility in their home.
3. A family may need assistance to provide emotional support when a family member is hospitalized with an acute illness.
4. A chronically ill individual must learn to not rely on a family for social support.
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1 Families often need education and information to manage an illness. A nurse is in prime position to offer this support.
2 Families need mechanical devices or home resources as they begin to care for a family member with a limited mobility in their home.
3 Hospitalization with an acute illness can often trigger family anxiety, fear, stress, and uncertainty . The family needs emotional support to manage these emotions
4 A chronically ill individual must learn to not rely on a family for social support.
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