Describe the underlying foundation of family communication in family-focused care
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
Examples of answers:
1. The nurse forms a partnership with the family and individuals in a family.
2. Family-focused care requires effective individual-nurse-family communication.
3. Communication techniques influence health of the individual and family.
4. Elements of communication including the message, context, thoughts, meanings, and feedback influence communication with an individual or a family.
5. Nurses must consider communication with the family critical to care of the individual.
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