Which of the following strategies should a nurse use when working with multiproblem families? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encouraging rapid progress toward change in behaviors
b. Focusing on empowering the family and developing its self-esteem
c. Helping the family identify its strengths
d. Organizing possible sources of tangible support
e. Pointing out opportunities for doing things differently
f. Trying to resolve one major problem before beginning work on another
ANS: B, C, D, E
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