A 37-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis is married and has three children. The nurse has worked extensively with the woman and her family to plan appropriate care. What is the nurse's most important role with this patient?
A) Ensure the patient adheres to all treatments
B) Provide the patient with advice on alternative treatment options
C) Provide a detailed plan of activities of daily living (ADLs) for the patient
D) Help the patient develop strategies to implement treatment regimens
Ans: D
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The most important role of the nurse working with patients with chronic illness is to help patients develop the strategies needed to implement their treatment regimens and carry out activities of daily living. The nurse cannot ensure the patient adheres to all treatments. Providing information of treatment options is not the nurse's most important role. The nurse does not provide the patient with a detailed plan of ADLs, though promotion of ADLs is a priority.
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