The nurse should provide the patient and family with accurate health information concerning diagnoses and progress. This will help the family understand and be effective:
a. participants.
b. caregivers.
c. supporters.
d. providers.
B
Providing accurate information about the diagnosis and progress helps the family to be effective caregivers.
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