The nurse can best assist the reconstituted family to adapt to the new family structure by
a. helping them to achieve a normal nuclear family model
b. recommending medication and psychotherapy when necessary
c. involving all significant adults in counseling sessions
d. validating the emotional distress that is occurring within the family
D
Due to the adaptation required of each of the family members of the reconstituted family unit, this is the best intervention for the nurse. Not all reconstituted families are nuclear families. Recommending medication and psychotherapy assumes that the reconstituted family unit is abnormal. Also, the significant adults should make there own decision to participate in counseling sessions.
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