The nurse and the family have agreed on an ambitious goal to improve family functioning,but as the family later expresses with some dismay,they have not been able to change their behavior as easily and quickly as they had hoped.Which of the following must be remembered throughout this process?

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In contracting,an important aspect is obtaining the family's view of the situation and its needs and problems.Goals must be mutually set and realistic.A pitfall for nurses and clients who are new to contracting is to set overly ambitious goals.Because contracting is a process characterized by ongoing renegotiating,the goals are not static.The family's inability to change "as easily and quickly as they had hoped" does not mean the plan is not workable-only that more time and effort may be necessary.The plan does not need to be the "first priority" for all family members for it to be effective.The plan does need to be mutually set,but depending on the situation it may be difficult for this to be the priority for all members of the family.The plan may not be working for a variety of reasons,lack of resources may not be the reason.

The Nurse and the Family Have Agreed on an Ambitious