A nurse is working with a family that is conflicted about care arrangements for an older parent who continues to live at home in less than safe conditions.What action by the nurse is best?

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Identifying and enlisting the help of the prime mover, or the key decision-maker in the family, can help facilitate the decision-making process and prevent further conflict. The nurse can work with this individual to develop a plan of action that meets the needs and concerns of all family members, including the older parent. It is important to avoid threatening or intimidating the family by calling social services, giving deadlines, or insisting on certain care arrangements. Offering tours of different facilities may be helpful, but it should not be the first step in the decision-making process.

A Nurse Is Working with a Family That Is Conflicted