The nursing student asks the nurse about the difference between family-centered nursing and client-centered nursing. Which of the following would be inappropriate for the nurse to include when responding to the student?
A) The family is composed of interdependent members who affect one another.
B) The health of the family can be improved through health promotion activities.
C) A strong relationship exists between the family and the health status of its members.
D) Illness of one family member infrequently occurs in other members.
Ans: D
According to Friedman and associates, family-centered nursing is based on four premises: (1) The family is composed of interdependent members who affect one another; (2) a strong relationship exists between the family and the health status of its members; (3) the health of the family can be improved through health promotion activities; and (4) illness of one family member may suggest the possibility of the same problem in other members.
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