The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Hospitalized

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with pneumonia. Which of the following will the nurse assess when determining the impact of the illness on the family? Select all that apply.

• A)The duration of the illness
• B)The effect of the illness on future family functioning
• C)The cause of the illness
• D)The meaning of the illness to the family
• E)The financial impact of the illness

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