A Nurse Is Planning Discharge Teaching for a 21-Year-Old Patient

Multiple Choice

A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a 21-year-old patient with a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. When planning family assessment, the nurse should recognize that which of the following factors will likely have the greatest impact on the patients coping after discharge?

A) The familys ability to take care of the patients special diet needs
B) The familys ability to monitor the patients changing health status
C) The familys ability to provide emotional support
D) The familys ability to manage the patients medication regimen