Author Question: Why is it necessary for a nurse to assess strengths when the primary reason for being in the home is ... (Read 59 times)

jjjetplane · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why is it necessary for a nurse to assess strengths when the primary reason for being in the home is to assist with areas of need? (Select all that apply.)

a. Such assessment helps the family recognize their own assets.
b. It creates a forum for change as family perspective changes.
c. It allows the family to avoid becoming depressed about the situation.
d. It helps the family see problem behaviors as assets to be used.
e. It allows the nurse to identify resources that can be used to address areas of need.
f. It promotes use of strengths in a different context.

Question 2

Which of the following interventions would a nurse use to keep a family interaction focused on the problems that need to be resolved or improved?

a. Clarifying the consequences if the problems are not resolved
b. Emphasizing how many sessions the family may receive
c. Stressing the seriousness of the problems that are confronting the family
d. Demonstrating that there is no one else to help the family unless they act now