Identify three underlying assumptions of nurse and family presence in family-focused care
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
Examples of assumptions:
1. Nurse presence is key to a relationship with patients and families.
2. Illness has the potential to increase family presence.
3. Severe illness has the potential to increase family presence
4. A nurse's presence has potential to influence the health of a family.
5. Whether a family is present or not they may continue to influence health.
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