After assessing the data obtained from a pregnant teenager and her family, the nurse assigns the diagnosis of Ineffective Family Coping related to unanticipated pregnancy. Which goal would be appropriate?
1. The teenager and family will participate in discussions regarding pregnancy.
2. The teenager and family will develop skills for parenting the infant.
3. The teenager and family will develop a trusting relationship with the healthcare providers.
4. The teenager and family will develop self-care skills for the pregnancy.
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Rationale 1: Communication between family members is essential for them to understand each other's viewpoints. Joining in a discussion facilitated by the nurse will help begin the communication process for the family. Once communication has been established, making plans for the future can take place, which in turn promotes family coping.
Rationale 2: Parenting the infant needs to be the responsibility of the teen, possibly with some assistance from her family.
Rationale 3: Although trust in the healthcare providers is essential for the teen to accept teaching and have effective communication with the providers, this is an individual intervention aimed only at the pregnant teen, and not at the entire family.
Rationale 4: Taking care of oneself or a newborn physically will not necessarily lead to family coping.
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