Why Is It Necessary for a Nurse to Assess Strengths

Why is it necessary for a nurse to assess strengths when the primary reason for being in the home is to assist with areas of need? (Select all that apply.)

A) Such assessment helps the family recognize their own assets.
B) It creates a forum for change as family perspective changes.
C) It allows the family to avoid becoming depressed about the situation.
D) It helps the family see problem behaviors as assets to be used.
E) It allows the nurse to identify resources that can be used to address areas of need.
F) It promotes use of strengths in a different context.