A patient receiving palliative care tells the nurse that she knows she has become a burden because her daughter has quit her full time job and now works part time in order to be available to meet her mother's healthcare needs. The nurse realizes that which of the following quality-of-life dimensions need to be incorporated in this patient's plan of care?

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In social well-being, the structure and integrity of the family must be considered because this structure might become endangered. The patient is aware that the daughter has changed her income level to accommodate her mother's healthcare needs. The patient perceives herself as being a burden. Physical well-being addresses changes to the physical body because of disease progression and disability. Psychological well-being focuses on emotions and other psychological concerns. Spiritual well-being focuses on religion and spirituality and the role they play as a patient approaches the end of life.

A Patient Receiving Palliative Care Tells the Nurse That She