Which of the following nurse actions demonstrates a nonjudgmental view of a family that has a member with a chronic illness?
1. The nurse tells each family member how to interact with the chronically ill family member.
2. The nurse recognizes each family member will react differently to health problems.
3. The nurse expects all family members to share responsibility for care giving equally.
4. The nurse sets goals for the family's adaptation that he deems appropriate.
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1 A nurse with a nonjudgmental view will work in a partnership with this family, not telling them what to do nor having the same expectations of all members.
2 A nurse with a nonjudgmental view recognizes that family members will react differently to health problems.
3 A nurse with a nonjudgmental view will work in a partnership with this family, neither telling them what to do nor having the same expectations of all members.
4 A nurse with a nonjudgmental view will work in a partnership with this family to set goals; setting goals without the family's input and agreement will not lead to positive outcomes.
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