The nurse planning discharge teaching for a 71-year-old female patient with ulcerative colitis knows that an assessment related to the family will need to be done
What assessment finding related to the family will have the greatest impact on the patient's rehabilitation after discharge?
A) The family's ability to take care of the patient's special diet needs
B) The family's expectation that the patient will resume responsibilities and role-related activities
C) Emotional support from the family
D) The family's ability to understand the ups and downs of the illness
Ans: C
Feedback: Emotional support from the family is the main need. A special diet doesn't focus on emotional needs. Role expectations don't address the main issue, but emotional support while the patient is fulfilling these roles is important. The family's ability to understand the ups and downs of the illness will help them but not the patient.
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