The nurse is preparing to assess a family regarding the impact of one of its members being diagnosed with diabetes.What should the nurse include in this assessment?
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The nurse should assess the family's understanding of the seriousness of the disorder, as well as their previous experience with chronic illness. The financial impact of the illness on the family should also be taken into account. The age of the affected member and the number of members in the family may be relevant but are not as important as the other factors listed.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Family Regarding the Impact