Patient's Self-Care

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D-This writer met with the patient 1:1 to obtain credit for the Women's Group. This writer addressed with the patient about the sole purpose of the Women's and asked the patient about her expectation from the group. The patient shared with this writer about her drug history, the stress factors in her life, especially her aged mother (70 years old), the kidnapping of her baby (Ashley) due to Hartford Hospital negligence in 1997, not developing proper boundaries surrounding her self-care for her recovery, and her relationship with her husband and daughter. This writer validated the patient feelings, provided encouragement/motivation, and made suggestions to address her ongoing issues with her mother, whom the patient is uncertain if her mother

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