Friedman, Bowden, and Jones (2003) identified the importance of family-centered nursing care, based on four rationales. Which of the following is one of these rationales?
A) The family is composed of dependent members who affect one another.
B) If a family member is ill, it does not necessarily affect other family members.
C) A strong relationship exists between the family and health status of members.
D) The level of health of the family is established early and is not influenced by health promotion.
C
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a. A nail base angle of not more than 90 degrees b. Whitish to clear nails in darker-skinned patients c. Nail surface is smooth and rounded d. Transverse depression running across the nails