The mother of an 8-year-old girl with a broken arm is the nurturer in the family. Which nursing activity should be focused on her?
A) Teaching proper care procedures
B) Dealing with insurance coverage
C) Determining success of treatment
D) Transmitting information to family members
Ans: A
The mother would be the best family member to learn proper care procedures. Dealing with insurance coverage is the responsibility of the family financial person, transmitting information to family members is the gatekeeper's duty, and determining success of treatment would likely fall to the family decision maker.
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