A strategy the nurse would use in the termination component of the nurse-family relationship is
a. Increasing sessions with the nurse
b. Making referrals when appropriate
c. Arranging a formative evaluation meeting to make formal closure
d. Refusing invitations to the family for follow-up
ANS: B
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