When assessing for ineffective health maintenance, what should be assessed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Willingness to follow a health maintenance plan
b. Possible conflict between a health maintenance plan and culture
c. The presence of prohibited items such as sweets, alcohol, and cigarettes
d. The family's perception of effectiveness of a health maintenance plan
e. The level of cognitive impairment
ANS: A, B, C, E
It is the patient's, not the family's, perception that the nurse needs to assess. All the other options listed would be a significant barrier to compliance.
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