Which of the following nurse-family interactions is most reflective of caring for the family?
1. Offering to arrange for a sleep chair for the family's use
2. Notifying the family that the client has returned from surgery
3. Telling the family when the client's surgeon will be on the unit
4. Always being available to spend time answering the family's questions
ANS: 3
Ensuring the client's well-being and helping the family to be active participants are critical in-teractions for family members. Making it possible for the family to be present when the health care provider visits with the client allows the family to play a more active role in the client's care and treatment. While the other options show caring, they are not the most valued examples be-cause they do not directly impact family participation in the client's care or treatment.
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