When providing care to an older adult client living with her son and daughter-in-law, the nurse assesses the client and family. This is an aspect of:
A) client-centered nursing interventions.
B) outcome criteria for care.
C) family-centered care.
D) age-related nursing care.
Ans: C
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Nurses who practice family-centered care, which means caring for the client and family as a unit, recognize the positive aspects of diversity and facilitate client/caregiver/professional collaboration.
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