The nurse is working with a patient and family to achieve wellness goals. What actions should the nurse take when creating this plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mobilizing resources
b. Recognizing potential crises
c. Providing an adaptable environment
d. Minimizing the patient and family's concerns
e. Teaching the patient and family about the health problem
ANS: A, B, C, E
Working together, the patient, family, and members of the health care team develop a plan of care that includes wellness goals and a plan of action to accomplish those goals. The plan of care should focuses on mobilizing resources, recognizing potential crises, providing an adaptable environment, and helping the patient learn about his or her health problem and treatment. D. The patient and family's concerns should not be minimized.
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