Stella is assessing the family of her pediatric home health care patient. Stella's is using Neuman's Systems Theory to assess the family's needs. When using this theory, it is important to:
1. Make sure all members of the family are assessed and able to express their personal needs for the care of the patient.
2. Focus solely on the patient's needs.
3. Work with the family and health-care professionals to provide advanced directives.
4. Meet the developmental needs of the child.
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1. A key factor in Neuman's theory is to let all members of the family express themselves.
2. Focusing on one family member's needs is not part of Neuman's theory.
3. This is a key factor in Family-Focused Care, not Neuman's theory.
4. This is a key factor in Family-Focused Care, not Neuman's theory.
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