A nurse has just witnessed the signing of an agreement between two parents in which the parents pledge not to yell at each other in the presence of their children. Which of the following is being demonstrated through this action?
a. Contracting
b. Crisis intervention
c. Empowerment
d. Strategic planning
ANS: A
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