A 37-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis is married and has three children. What is the nurse's most important role with this patient?
A) Ensure the patient is compliant with all treatments
B) Provide the patient with advice on treatment options
C) Provide a detailed plan of activities of daily living for the patient
D) Help the patient develop strategies to implement treatment regimens
Ans: D
Feedback: 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. Option A is incorrect because the nurse cannot ensure the patient is compliant with all treatments. Option B is incorrect because providing information of treatment options is not the nurse's most important role. Option C is incorrect because the nurse does not provide the patient with a detailed plan of ADLs.
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