A nurse is providing family education on conflict resolution through communication. Which of the following statements made by the parent indicates that the teaching has been effective? Select all that apply
a. "I will try to overlook our differences."
b. "I'm willing to compromise and accept my spouse's solutions to our problems."
c. "I will actively listen to our child."
d. "I am going to take your feelings seriously."
C, D
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Correct When providing family education on conflict resolution, it is important for the family members to identify actively listening and taking one another's feelings seriously.
When providing family education on conflict resolution, it is important for the family members to identify actively listening and taking one another's feelings seriously.
Incorrect Rather than overlooking their differences, it is important for families to clarify points of their differences.
It is important for families to negotiate solutions, rather than compromising.
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