The nurse developing a family-centered discharge plan of care for a client with schizophrenia would include which of the following? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Impaired social isolation
2. Activity intolerance
3. Knowledge deficit
4. Potential for caregiver role strain
5. Potential for self-care deficit
Rationale: Individuals and families caring for family members with a chronic disease like schizophrenia are at risk for a variety of physical and emotional problems related to caregiver role strain. At this point in time there is no data to support the family is experiencing social isolation. The diagnosis of self-care deficit relates specifically to the client and not part of a comprehensive family-centered plan of care. There is no data to support an active diagnosis of activity intolerance or knowledge deficit.
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