A nurse requests to meet a newly referred family in their home.Which of the following best explains the rationale for this request?

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Advantages to meeting in the family home include the fact that it allows the nurse to see the everyday family environment and observe typical family interactions.Also,more family members can be present,and families are often more comfortable in their own environment.However,a disadvantage to meeting in the family s home is that family members may view this as an intrusion into the only place they feel safe from outside observation; thus,the nurse must be highly skilled in guiding the interactions and setting limits.

A Nurse Requests to Meet a Newly Referred Family in Their