The nurse is planning interventions beneficial to clients with chronic illness. The nurse should focus on:
A)
pain management.
B)
education to promote independent functioning.
C)
securing assistance from family members.
D)
assisting the client to accept her illness.
B
Explanation:
A)
Nursing interventions should focus on promoting independence, reducing health care costs, and improving quality of life.
Application
Intervention
Safe, Effective Care Environment, Coordinated Care
B)
Nursing interventions should focus on promoting independence, reducing health care costs, and improving quality of life.
Application
Intervention
Safe, Effective Care Environment, Coordinated Care
C)
Nursing interventions should focus on promoting independence, reducing health care costs, and improving quality of life.
Application
Intervention
Safe, Effective Care Environment, Coordinated Care
D)
Nursing interventions should focus on promoting independence, reducing health care costs, and improving quality of life.
Application
Intervention
Safe, Effective Care Environment, Coordinated Care
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