Family members become dissatisfied and stressed because of a lack of _____ among health care providers
a. care provided
b. communication
c. patient's prognosis
d. patient's outcome
B
Family members have reported dissatisfaction with communication and decision making. Increasing the frequency of communication and sharing concerns early in the hospitalization will make subsequent discussions easier for the patient, family, and health professional. Based on the level of communication and patient understanding of care, prognosis and outcomes will influence the satisfaction of services being provided to their family member and decrease stress levels.
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