Policy is a method nurses can use to influence family health. Family policy means
1. Anything that is done by the government that directly or indirectly affects families
2. Laws that affect families and family living
3. Requirements for immunizations for the entire family
4. Healthy People 2010 guidelines for healthy families.
ANS: 1
Family policy demonstrates a government's understanding of families and its role in promoting their health.
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