A community health nurse is developing a plan of care for a family who is providing round-the-clock care in their home for a daughter who is chronically ill. Which area would be most important for the nurse to integrate into the plan?

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Respite care is another area of great importance for families of the disabled and the chronically ill. It can be emotionally draining to meet the daily needs of a member who cannot perform self-care. This often leads to caregiver fatigue and increased stress. It is also important to recognize the effect of the situation on noncaregivers in the family, particularly nondisabled siblings of a disabled child. Respite care offers some needed relief to the family and allows for uninterrupted attention to the nondisabled children. Whatever the source, some type of respite care is often vital to the family's health and should be a priority in the overall treatment plan of the family. Although insurance considerations, teaching, and flexible visiting would be issues to be addressed, respite care is a priority.

A Community Health Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Care