Practice Question
A client with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is being discharged home with his wife. To ensure success with the management plan, which discharge action is most effective?
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Correct Answer:
Involving the client and his wife in developing a plan of care.
Rationale:
🟢 Client and caregiver collaboration enhances understanding, motivation, and shared responsibility in managing chronic conditions like Parkinson’s.
🟢 Family involvement fosters consistency in treatment and helps with daily routine management.
🟢 Patient-centered care emphasizes individualized plans tailored to actual needs and preferences.
🟢 Education reinforcement is more effective when both caregiver and patient are actively engaged.
🟢 Improved adherence to care interventions is observed when clients are part of the planning process.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
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