Which of the following nurse actions demonstrates a nonjudgmental view of a family that has a member with a chronic illness?
A) The nurse tells each family member how to interact with the chronically ill family member.
B) The nurse recognizes each family member will react differently to health problems.
C) The nurse expects all family members to share responsibility for care giving equally.
D) The nurse sets goals for the family's adaptation that he deems appropriate.

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Recognizing that each family member will react differently to health problems demonstrates a nonjudgmental view of the family. The nurse should avoid telling family members how to interact with the chronically ill family member and should not expect all family members to share responsibility for caregiving equally. The nurse should work collaboratively with the family to establish goals for adaptation to the chronic illness.

Which of the Following Nurse Actions Demonstrates a Nonjudgmental View