Which of the following messages describe an effective individual-nurse-family communication model when a nurse aims to provide a family with social support? A family's ability to provide social support will be enhanced by:

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Empowering a family is the most effective way for a nurse to provide social support. By empowering the family, the nurse helps them to feel confident in their ability to contribute to their loved one's care and encourage their independence. Preserving the nurse's power in decision-making and emphasizing the caregiving limitations of the family can be disempowering and discouraging for families. Insisting a family join a support group may be helpful, but it should not be the only way to provide social support.

Which of the Following Messages Describe an Effective Individual-Nurse-Family Communication