lid in the sense of knowing and understanding her role functions. However, while she is very interconnected with her family, they do not appear to be offering her the kind of support she needs for recovery and/or to progress toward interdependence from professional assistance. She doesn't know who can give her the degree of help she needs for her children, or even who might help her to change her bandages.
Moreover, she and her family show a tendency to rely on cultural notions with respect to medical treatment as shown by their initial treatment of her burn. Thus, it cannot be certain that they will support her in following what treatment regimen is prescribed for her condition once she returns home.
Finally, her tearful and sad demeanor provide evidence that her self-concept is under a great deal of strain.
Regarding second level assessment (see: Roy, 1984), the focal stimuli consist of the immediate injury and the stress associated with both the pain and her concerns regarding her children's well-being
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