A family member is hospitalized with an illness. Which of the following factors will the nurse assess to determine the impact this illness will have on the family?
1. Nature of the illness.
2. Duration of the illness.
3. Cause of the illness.
4. Financial impact of the illness.
5. Effect of the illness on future family functioning.
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: This is recognized as an assessable factor affecting the family during a time of illness.
Rationale 2: This is recognized as an assessable factor affecting the family during a time of illness.
Rationale 3: The cause of the illness is not a factor that determines the impact on the family.
Rationale 4: This is recognized as an assessable factor affecting the family during a time of illness.
Rationale 5: This is recognized as an assessable factor affecting the family during a time of illness.
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