The nurse develops 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." What is the purpose of this intervention?

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The purpose of this intervention is to facilitate communication between the patient and her significant other to adjust the sharing of responsibilities to accommodate the changes brought on by the illness. This intervention is aimed at facilitating the patient's role enhancement and enabling her to continue fulfilling her responsibilities as a mother of three small children, despite the illness.

The Nurse Develops a Plan of Care for a Mother