A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient who has been

A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient who has been hospitalized with renal failure from diabetes. The patient’s family plans to support the patient following discharge. Which of the following are likely sources of support for a family?

1. The nurse discharging the patient
2. The patient and family’s work colleagues
3. Community networks
4. All of the above

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: 4
Rationale:
The nurse discharging the patient, the social systems surrounding the family, and community networks provide potential sources of support.