A nurse is making a visit to the home of young female who was recently discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. She has two small children and they are all living in her parents' home for a period of time
Which of the following actions would be the most helpful for the nurse to provide intentional support for the family? 1. Explore with the family their perception of the most pressing need at this time.
2. Review all of the printed materials given to the woman while she was in the hospital.
3. Suggest that the family avoid discussing their concerns at this time until they are stronger.
4. Focus the teaching on the prescribed medications.
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1 Exploring with the family their perception of the most pressing need at this time is a priority for the nurse to influence maximum results in the home visit.
2 Reviewing all of the printed materials given to the woman while she was in the hospital does not focus on the needs of the family, may overwhelm the family, and may be an inefficient use of time.
3 Suggesting the family avoid discussing their concerns at this time may minimize the nurse's ability to act on the most appropriate area of concern.
4 Focusing teaching on the prescribed medications minimizes the nurse's ability to act on the most appropriate area of concern and remain focused on the disease and symptoms, which may not be the family's focus.
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