Which of the following is an inaccurate example of a therapeutic question included in the 15-minute family interview?
1. "What has been most helpful to you and your family during your hospitalization?"
2. "What is the one question you would like answered now?"
3. "Why don't you think you can be a caregiver?"
4. "Which of your family members can we share information with?"
ANS: 3
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1 Asking what has been helpful is therapeutic because it allows the family to reflect on their experiences.
2 Asking the family what question they would like answered is therapeutic because it helps the nurse focus his assessment and identify family needs.
3 Asking "why" is not therapeutic because it is likely to cause defensiveness and block communication.
4 Asking with whom the family would like information shared is therapeutic because it helps with assessment of family resources and demonstrates respect for family wishes.
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