During a health supervision visit, the nurse is attempting to develop a partnering relationship with the child and family. Initially, the nurse should:
1. Discuss with the family a plan to address the child's health needs.
2. Tell the family what the child should be doing physically for the age level.
3. Tell the family that the physician will answer any questions they might have related to their child's growth and development.
4. Set goals for the family related to the child's health.
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Rationale:
1. Discussing and developing a plan with the family will actively involve the family members and will build more trust, as they are not just being told what to do.
2. Not all children develop each skill at the same age. Telling the family what the child should be doing can cause feelings of fear, frustration, and concern for the family if the child is not doing all of the activities listed by the nurse.
3. Telling the family to direct their questions just to the physician will not allow any teaching opportunities by the nurse, and will not allow for the development of a trusting relationship with the family.
4. The nurse should not set the goals without family involvement.
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