The nurse is reinforcing teaching to assist the patient adapt to a chronic illness. What should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limit your social contacts and activities.
b. Plan ways to compensate for your limitations.
c. Try to ignore your symptoms as much as possible.
d. Understand your medical regimen, and follow it carefully.
e. Revise your daily schedule as needed to adjust to your illness.
ANS: B, D, E
Appointments and rest periods, for example, must be considered in the patient's schedule. To prevent complications, it is essential to understand the medical regimen. Planning for methods to adapt to limitations is very helpful for successful adaptation. C. Symptoms should not be ignored to prevent complications. A. To prevent isolation, maintain social contacts and activities.
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