A nurse is working with a family to reduce the incidence of home violence. Which of the following actions by the nurse would most likely have a positive effect?
a. Being assertive and taking control of decisions because family members cannot be expected to have this ability
b. Focusing attention on family weaknesses that need to be fixed before healing can begin
c. Pointing out things that victims should do differently to avoid antagonizing the abuser
d. Soliciting ideas from the family regarding what they feel will improve their situation
ANS: D
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