After completing an assessment, the nurse was discussing with the family some actions that needed to be taken and referred to the wife and mother in the family as an incredible organizer
What goal might the nurse be trying to achieve in calling the wife "an incredible organizer"?
A. The nurse made the husband proud that he had married his wife.
B. The nurse made the wife feel very complimented and positive.
C. The nurse was hoping the wife would volunteer to follow through on all the needed actions.
D. The nurse reinforced for the family some of the strengths of one of their family members.
ANS: D
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