The community health nurse has limited time for family assessments because of demanding caseloads or staffing shortages
Using your knowledge that focused family interviews of 15 minutes or less can yield a wealth of information, what is an example of an activity that will acknowledge the family's strengths?
A) Ask family members if they see an area that could be changed.
B) Allow everyone present to voice observations, insights, or concerns before offering how they could change the situation.
C) Share any genograms and ecomaps that illustrate relationships with family members.
D) Collaborate with family to set priorities, plan care, and evaluate goals.
C
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1. Immunoglobulin A 2. Immunoglobulin M 3. Immunoglobulin E 4. Immunoglobulin D