A nurse is working with a family that has the nursing diagnosis of altered family processes. When formulating goals, whom does the nurse include?
A.
Entire family
B.
No one else
C.
Parents
D.
Physician
ANS: A
The most effective goals are those that include the entire family. The entire family agrees upon the goals and commits to working on them.
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