A nurse has just met a family and is completing their family assessment.Which of the following actions should the nurse take before engaging in self-disclosure?

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The family assessment process is interactive.As the nurse is evaluating the family,the family is evaluating the nurse.Too much disclosure during the early contacts between the family and nurse may scare the family away.The nurse should slow the process down,and take time to build trust.Components of building trust with the family would include confirming the reason for the appointment so that the family knows the nature of the visit and demonstrating cultural awareness during interactions.As the nurse completes the family assessment,the nurse will note the dynamics of the family; understanding the family dynamics is not important before engaging in self-disclosure.

A Nurse Has Just Met a Family and Is Completing