Which of the following is a unique family intervention that will facilitate family-focused care?
1. Communicating with every family member
2. Commending strengths of the family unit
3. Contacting only the significant others for information
4. Interviewing all family members
ANS: 2
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1 Although communicating with every family member is important, it is not a unique intervention.
2 Commending the family members on their strengths as a family may encourage their involvement in care.
3 All family members may be involved in providing significant information.
4 Although interviewing all family members is important, it is not a unique intervention.
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