How does the nurse help the patient and family gain control of their lives?
A) By providing educational resources in the community
B) By offering referrals to community social clubs
C) By introducing the patient to other neurologically impaired people in the community
D) By collaborating with other members of the health care team
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide essential care, offer a variety of solutions to problems, help the patient and family gain control of their lives, and explore the educational and supportive resources available in the community. The nurse does not provide educational resources in the community, provide introductions to others who are neurologically impaired, or refer patients to social clubs
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