A Female Patient Has Been Achieving Significant Improvements in Her

Multiple Choice

A female patient has been achieving significant improvements in her ADLs since beginning rehabilitation from the effects of a brain hemorrhage. The nurse must observe and assess the patients ability to perform ADLs to determine the patients level of independence in self-care and her need for nursing intervention. Which of the following additional considerations should the nurse prioritize?

A) Liaising with the patients insurer to describe the patients successes.
B) Teaching the patient about the pathophysiology of her functional deficits.
C) Eliciting ways to get the patient to express a positive attitude.
D) Appraising the familys involvement in the patients ADLs.