Which of the following questions is crucial to ask very early in a family interview?
a. "Do you see any way this problem could have been avoidedâ€"so future problems could be prevented?"
b. "What do you all, as a famil,y hope to achieve during your time with me?"
c. "What would you like me to do for you today?"
d. "Would you like to know my perception of what our goals together should be?"
ANS: B
Therapeutic questions are key questions that the nurse uses to facilitate the interview. One important basic theme is to determine the family's expectations of the interview or home visit.
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