The families of patients expect their hospitalized member to receive holistic care. What characteristic is an example of provision of holistic care?
a. Providing safety with the side rails up
b. Providing only foods and drinks that are to the patient's liking
c. Bathing at a time and manner that is spe-cified by the patient
d. Including the family in the holistic ap-proach
D
The practice of holistic care of patients includes the family, as well as the patient, in meeting physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs.
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