The essential goal of the RN is to provide information and resources to assist the patient and family with chronic illnesses or disabilities so they can manage their own care over the course of the illness or disability.
1. Compare and contrast the terms "disability" and "chronic illness". Are they interchangeable? State why or why not. Give reasoning behind your evaluation.
2. Identify and state two (2) legal and/or ethical implications for patients and families with disabilities, trying to achieve comprehensive self-management.
3. Identify and state two (2) legal and/or ethical implications for patients and families with chronic illnesses, trying to achieve comprehensive self-management.
4. Identify and state two (2) actions the RN can implement to help the patient and family achieve comprehensive self-management.