What might be appropriate nursing goals for working with a multiproblem family? Select all that apply
A. Assure the family you will continue to be there to help them with their problems.
B. Describe how one person's thoughts and behaviors affect another family member.
C. Express the nurse's own feelings about the family and its situation.
D. Give feedback on emotions and behavior and distinguish between them.
E. Role-model circular communication with adequate ambiguity and vagueness.
F. Work towards small but achievable success in small areas.
ANS: B, D, F
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