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? (Select all that apply.)
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
1. Nature of the illness
2. Duration of the illness
4. Financial impact of the illness
5. Effect of the illness on future family functioning
Rationale:
The impact on the family is assessed by knowledge of the nature and duration of the illness as well as its effect on the family finances and functioning. Other factors include residual effects of the illness, meaning of the illness to the family, and its significance to family systems. The cause of the illness is not a factor that determines the impact on the family.
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a. true b. false