Jenny,24 years old,stays at home to look after her children.She has limited job skills and financial resources.Her male partner,Randy,smokes around her children.He is also verbally abusive to Jenny.Jenny knows that second-hand smoke is dangerous to the health of her family and she has encouraged Randy to quit or smoke outside.She is thinking about contacting a women's resource centre.What would assist the nurse in working with Jenny's family?

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Utilizing a framework that situates choice as relational autonomy would be the best choice. This approach recognizes the importance of considering the social and cultural context in which choices are made and emphasizes the need for support and empowerment rather than coercion or judgement. This approach would allow the nurse to work collaboratively with Jenny to identify her goals and help her access resources and support systems that may assist her in making positive changes for herself and her family. Implementing a health protection order or providing more written handouts may not address the underlying factors contributing to the family's situation, and having another nurse tell Jenny to leave her partner may be unethical and may not address the complex dynamics of the situation.

Jenny,24 Years Old,stays at Home to Look After Her Children