What is the nurse's ultimate goal when offering interventions to families?
a. Suggesting new coping measures
b. Increasing the family's autonomy in solving their own problems
c. Providing families with specific guidelines on how to manage their time and resources more effectively
d. Referring families to the appropriate support system
B
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A The nurse will assist the family to identify coping mechanisms that have been successful in the past and to explore with them new coping mechanisms with them. The intervention is collaborative, and the patient is encouraged to make his or her own decisions. The ultimate goal is to empower families.
B The ultimate goal when offering interventions to the family is to help family members discover solutions that reduce or alleviate emotional, physical, and spiritual suffering. The nurse's role is to guide the family in problem solving.
C The nurse collaborates with the family to identify appropriate approaches to time and resource management. The ultimate goal is to empower families.
D At times the nurse may need to refer families to community resources when family functioning is impaired. The ultimate goal is to empower families.
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