A severely burn-injured client is being discharged at the end of the week. Important interventions the nurse can provide to assist the client with re-integration into society include (Select all that apply)

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During the rehabilitation phase, appropriate outcomes for the diagnosis Disturbed Personal Identity revolve around the client's improving self esteem. Role-playing social situations and encouraging the client to interact with people outside the health care setting can all increase the client's confidence about social situations. Nurses should not down-play the appearance of the client's wounds; rather they need straightforward and factual information. Forcing the client to assume all physical cares might overwhelm the client.

A Severely Burn-Injured Client Is Being Discharged at the End