The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Hospitalized

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