The nurse is a member of a committee to design a critical care unit in a new building. Which design trend would best to facilitate family-centered care?
a. Ensure that the patient's room is large enough and has adequate space for a sleeper sofa and storage for family members' personal belongings.
b. Include a diagnostic suite in close proximity to the unit so that the patient does not have to travel far for testing.
c. Incorporate a large waiting room on the top floor of the hospital with a scenic view and amenities such as coffee and tea.
d. Provide access to a scenic garden for meditation.
A
New unit design trends to promote family-centered care include larger patient rooms that include a larger family space and comfortable furniture and storage to promote open visitation, including overnight stays in the patient's room. Ready access to diagnostic testing, including portable equipment, is an important trend; however, the purpose for this is to prevent the need for transport, not to foster family-centered care. A waiting room in close proximity to the unit with amenities is a nice feature; however, it does not need to be large if adequate space is incorporated into the patient's room. A scenic garden for medication may assist in reducing family members' stress, but proximity to the patient is the greatest need.
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