The optimum goal of effective communication within the family, according to the nurse observ-ing the family members and their interaction, is:
1. Problem solving and psychological support
2. Role development of individual members
3. Socialization among individual members
4. Better financial conditions for the family
ANS: 1
The optimum goal of effective communication within the family is to be able to problem solve and provide psychological support for its members. Role development is not the optimum goal of effective communication within the family. Socialization among individual family members is not the optimum goal of effective communication within the family. Improving financial conditions for the family is not the optimum goal of effective communication within the family.
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