A nurse is aware that an area of conflict between nurses and patient's families is quality of parental care. Which action would not help the nurse reduce conflict?
a. Become frustrated with the parents for lack of participation in care
b. Model positive parenting techniques
c. Encourage parents to meet other parents
d. Give out information about parenting classes
A
To reduce conflict that nurse can model positive parenting techniques, encourage parents to meet other parents and give out information about parenting classes. The nurse should avoid becoming frustrated with parents because this will likely cause conflict.
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