A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a 21-year-old patient with a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis
When planning family assessment, the nurse should recognize that which of the following factors will likely have the greatest impact on the patient's coping after discharge?
A) The family's ability to take care of the patient's special diet needs
B) The family's ability to monitor the patient's changing health status
C) The family's ability to provide emotional support
D) The family's ability to manage the patient's medication regimen
Ans: C
Feedback:
Emotional support from the family is key to the patient's coping after discharge. A 21-year-old would be expected to self-manage the prescribed medication regimen and the family would not be primarily responsible for monitoring the patient's health status. It is highly beneficial if the family is willing and able to accommodate the patient's dietary needs, but emotional support is paramount and cannot be solely provided by the patient alone.
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