The nurse is caring for a client following her diagnosis with terminal cancer. The client has been referred for palliative care. One component of change theory is that it must be based on co-evolving goals for treatment. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates this component?

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A.This is incorrect. Treatment goals should be discussed openly, but ultimately, the family must set goals collaboratively.
B.This is correct. One of the nurse's goals is to help the family discover its own solutions to problems.
C.This is incorrect. Change requires goals to co-evolve in a realistic time frame.
D.This is incorrect. Families rarely come to a family interview with the idea that a change may be required Therefore, the nurse should engage the family and help them to have a different view of the problem.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Following Her Diagnosis