After completing an assessment, the nurse discusses with the family some actions that needed to be taken and refers to the wife in the family as an incredible organizer. Which of the following goals is the nurse trying to achieve by making this statement?

a. Making the husband proud that he had married his wife
b. Making the wife feel very complimented and positive
c. Encouraging the wife to volunteer to follow through on all the needed actions
d. Reinforcing for the family some of the strengths of one of their family members


ANS: D

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