A nurse is assessing a patient's level of social support. How can the nurse best determine the adequacy of the patient's social support system?
a. Noticing the number of visitors the patient has
b. Asking for the patient's perception of support
c. Counting the number of community groups with which the patient is involved
d. Assessing the patient's family structure and roles
ANS: B
A
The adequacy of support can be determined only by the person himself or herself. Numbers alone do not indicate support or lack of support.
B
The adequacy of support can be determined only by the person himself or herself.
C
The number of community groups with which the patient is associated is not the best way to determine the patient's support.
D
Assessing family structure and roles will provide helpful information but is not the best way to assess the adequacy of the patient's support system.
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