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A husband and wife and their two children, age 9 and age 5, are requesting family therapy. Which of the following strategies is most therapeutic for the nurse to use during the initial interaction with a family?
A. Always allow the most vocal person to state the problem first.
B. Encourage the mother to speak for the children.
C. Interpret immediately what seems to be going on within the family.
D. Allow family members to assume the seats as they choose.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) One will always hear what the most vocal person has to say. It is best to start with the quietest family member to encourage that person to express emotions. (B) All family members are encouraged to speak for themselves. (C) In the initial family assessment, only data collection occurs; interpretations are made later. (D) Allowing family members to choose their own seats will assist the nurse in assessing the family system and in determining who feels closer to whom.
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