When one woman asked her friend to stay while a painful procedure was done, it was explained that only one immediate family member could be in the room. The woman asked the nurse, "How do you define family?"
Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
a.
"A person's husband, wife, or children"
b.
"Anyone related to you by law or by blood ties"
c.
"Someone who lives with you and has ties of commitment"
d.
"Whoever you tell us is your family"
ANS: D
Families are changing from the norm of husband, wife, and children to single parents, blended, extended, committed, or cohabitation with domestic partners. Consequently, rather than debate the definition of family, it is more practical and comprehensive to ask the client whom he or she considers to be family.
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