A nurse is planning care for multiproblem families. Which of the following is the most important action for the nurse to take?
a. Bring another nurse along to assist.
b. Keep goals concrete, realistic, and mutually desired.
c. List all needs to be addressed in a systematic, organized manner.
d. Plan for longer-than-normal visits.
ANS: B
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