The nurse should provide the patient and family with accurate health information concerning diagnoses and progress. What will accurate information help the family to become?
a. Active participants
b. Effective caregivers
c. Encouraged supporters
d. Active providers
ANS: B
Providing accurate information about the diagnosis and progress helps the family to be effective caregivers.
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