A nurse is engaged in developing a relationship with a family during a family assessment. Which would be important? Select all that apply.

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To develop a positive relationship with a family, nurses must establish credibility with the family and address its immediate intervention needs. To establish credibility, the family must see the nurse as knowledgeable and skillful. Possessing culturally competent nursing skills and projecting a professional image are crucial to establishing credibility. With regard to immediate intervention needs, a family who needs shelter or food is not ready to discuss a member's medication regimen until the first needs are met. The nurse will make considerable progress in establishing a relationship with a family when the nurse helps members meet their immediate needs. Developing a relationship takes time, so the nurse may need to complete the assessment during several meetings rather than just one.

A Nurse Is Engaged in Developing a Relationship with a Family