Monica is a 55-year-old woman who has suffered from diabetes mellitus for 30 years. The nurse enters the room to check routine vital signs and sees that both Monica and her husband appear upset; they tell the nurse to leave
Which of the following responses by the nurse reflect an accurate understanding of family-focused chronic illness care? 1. "I need to take Monica's vital signs. You (husband) can return when I am done."
2. "I'm so pleased you understand your disease, Monica."
3. "Has your doctor talked with you about your future?"
4. "I will give you some more time to be alone. Let me know if you have questions."
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1 Routine vital signs can be postponed for a while if the family is upset.
2 By focusing on Monica, the nurse fails to acknowledge the husband.
3 Family-focused chronic illness care recognizes that their current emotions take priority over the future.
4 By giving the family time to be alone, the nurse shows willingness to answer questions and allow privacy.
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