The nurse is developing a plan of care for a mother of three small children who has been admitted with a serious acute illness,which is likely to continue long term.The nurse writes the following intervention: "Facilitate communication between patient and significant other regarding the sharing of responsibilities to accommodate changes brought on by illness." The purpose of this intervention is to help:

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Facilitating communication between the patient and significant other regarding sharing of responsibilities to accommodate changes brought on by the illness can help facilitate role enhancement in the patient.The intervention is not designed to promote self-esteem or positive body image or to prevent depersonalization.

The Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Care for a Mother