What intervention helps a family feel in control when a client is discharged home?

When a client is discharged home, it is crucial for the family to feel empowered and capable in managing the ongoing care needs of their loved one. Ensuring that a family member is confident about changing dressings allows the family to take an active role in the client's recovery, promoting a sense of control and responsibility over the care process. This confidence can alleviate concerns about complications or proper care techniques, making the family feel more competent in managing health-related tasks.

Having a designated family member skilled in this specific care aspect also reinforces the family's support system. This knowledge transfer ensures continuity of care, which can significantly impact the recovery process positively. In contrast, ensuring the client's room is safe, providing low-fat meals, or coordinating with the rehabilitation center, while important, do not directly address the immediate needs for hands-on care and do not foster the same level of control and competence within the family unit.