A home health nurse is admitting a 54-year-old man for services following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). As part of the initial visit the nurse completes a family assessment. What is the purpose of this nursing action?
a. Allows for health promotion and disease prevention appraisal
b. Allows for inclusion of family members in decision-making
c. Allows for data collection necessary for comparison to Healthy People 2020
d. Allows for development of patient-centered care
Answer:
a. Allows for health promotion and disease prevention appraisal
b. Allows for inclusion of family members in decision-making
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