The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with pneumonia. Which will the nurse assess when determining the impact of the illness on the family? Select all that apply
A) The duration of the illness
B) The effect of the illness on future family functioning
C) The cause of the illness
D) The meaning of the illness to the family
E) The financial impact of the illness
Answer: A, B, D, E
The impact on the family is assessed by the duration of the illness as well as its effect on the family finances and functioning. Other factors include residual effects of the illness, meaning of the illness to the family, and its significance to family systems. The cause of the illness is not a factor that determines the impact on the family.
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