What methods might the nurse use to keep the family interaction focused on the problems to be resolved or at least improved? Select all that apply.
A. Clarify the consequences if the problems are not resolved.
B. Emphasize how many sessions the family may receive.
C. Formulate a contract with a definite goal.
D. Identify that there is no one else to help the family unless they act now.
E. Point out that if the family cannot work on this problem, the nurse will be unable to continue to visit them.
F. Stress the seriousness of the problems that are confronting the family.
Question 2
Why do many psychiatric patients have impaired social interactions, decision making, and lack of life skills when discharged from the large state mental hospitals?
A. Had families who had not socialized them appropriately.
B. Had heard nurses tell them too often that they were incompetent and incapable.
C. Lacked the ability to learn how to behave in front of others.
D. Were accustomed to having needs met and decisions made by the setting.
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