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To discuss:
How would you develop a respectful and successful partnership with Mrs. S and her daughter?
Case summary:
Mrs. S is a 72-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She lived alone and after a lengthy hospital stay, she moved in with her daughter when it was determined that she is not capable of living alone. The nurse during her visit to provide home health care found that the patient was more depressed. She felt that she is a burden to her daughter. Though she is been treated for depression, the nurse was concerned of the effects that all this was having on her self-concept.
To discuss:
How might your interpersonal skills influence her self-concept?
Case summary:
Mrs. S is a 72-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She lived alone and after a lengthy hospital stay, she moved in with her daughter when it was determined that she is not capable of living alone. The nurse during her visit to provide home health care found that the patient was more depressed. She felt that she is a burden to her daughter. Though she is been treated for depression, the nurse was concerned of the effects that all this was having on her self-concept.

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