During the hospital admission process, a child's parent asks for information about family-centered care. What should the nurse explain to this parent?
1. Mother is the principal caregiver in each family.
2. Father is the leader in each home; thus, all communications should include him.
3. Family serves as the constant influence and continuing support in the child's life.
4. Child's physician is the key person in ensuring the health of a child is maintained.
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Explanation:
1. Culturally competent care recognizes that both matriarchal and patriarchal households exist.
2. Culturally competent care recognizes that both matriarchal and patriarchal households exist.
3. The foundation for the development of trusting relationships and partnerships with families is the recognition that the family is the principal caregiver, knows the unique nature of each individual child best, plays the vital role of meeting the child's needs, and is responsible for ensuring each child's health.
4. The physician is not present during the day-to-day routines in a child's life.
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