A female patient has been achieving significant improvements in her ADLs since beginning rehabilitation from the effects of a brain hemorrhage
The nurse must observe and assess the patient's ability to perform ADLs to determine the patient's level of independence in self-care and her need for nursing intervention. Which of the following additional considerations should the nurse prioritize?
A) Liaising with the patient's insurer to describe the patient's successes.
B) Teaching the patient about the pathophysiology of her functional deficits.
C) Eliciting ways to get the patient to express a positive attitude.
D) Appraising the family's involvement in the patient's ADLs.
Ans: D
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The nurse should also be aware of the patient's medical conditions or other health problems, the effect that they have on the ability to perform ADLs, and the family's involvement in the patient's ADLs. It is not normally necessary to teach the patient about the pathophysiology of her functional deficits. A positive attitude is beneficial, but creating this is not normally within the purview of the nurse. The nurse does not liaise with the insurance company.
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