What are some reasons community/public health nurses may choose to focus on the family as a unit of care? Select all that apply
A. A family perspective allows for a wider viewpoint.
B. A family perspective results in a better understanding of an individual needing care.
C. An individual's health depends on the person's family.
D. An individual's ill health will affect their family.
E. Historically and traditionally, nurses have always focused on family as the unit of care.
F. Reimbursement is higher if the nurse documents such a perspective.
ANS: A
B, C, D
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