Prior to accepting an assignment as a home health nurse, the nurse must realize that:
1. All decisions will be made by the health care provider.
2. The family will adapt their lifestyle to the needs of the nurse.
3. Independent decisions regarding emergency care of the child will be made by the nurse.
4. The family is in charge.
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Rationale:
1. All decisions will be made by the family, not by the health care provider.
2. The nurse must be flexible and adaptable to the lifestyle of the family, not the other way around.
3. The family must provide informed consent for emergency care.
4. The home health nurse must realize that the family is in charge.
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