Which one of the following aspects of hypothesizing by a family nurse is inaccurate?
1. Guides the family assessment
2. Predicts family outcomes
3. Explores potential strategies
4. Helps to attribute meaning to behaviors
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1 The nurse uses hypothesizing, or hunches, to help determine the meanings of behaviors, which is helpful in guiding the family assessment.
2 Family outcomes cannot be predicted by hunches and the use of propositions.
3 The nurse uses hypothesizing, or hunches, to guide questioning or explore problem-solving strategies.
4 The nurse uses hypothesizing, or hunches, to help determine the meaning of behaviors, which is helpful in assessment and problem solving.
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