The Nurse Is Developing a Teaching Plan on Coping Strategies

Multiple Choice

The nurse is developing a teaching plan on coping strategies for an extended family of a severely disabled 11-year-old child.What step should the nurse take first in developing this plan?

A) Assess the current coping patterns.
B) Establish each member's role.
C) Assign specific tasks and deadlines for each member.
D) Assess which family member has the most ineffective coping patterns.