A psychiatric–mental health nurse is planning an educational program for families who have a mentally ill relative. Which goal is most consistent with the current objectives of family education?
A) Decrease the number of hospital admissions.
B) Improve medication compliance.
C) Improve family quality of life.
D) Increase independence with activities of daily living.
Ans: C
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The successful outcome measures for family education are reduced family burden and improvement in the family's quality of life. Client improvement often accompanies this outcome, but is not a primary goal.
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