While a Child Is Being Admitting to the Hospital, the Parent

question 21

Multiple Choice

While a child is being admitting to the hospital, the parent receives information about the pediatric unit's goals, including the statement that the unit practices family-centered care. The parent asks why that is important. The nurse responds that what communication dynamic is characteristic of the family-centered care paradigm?

• A) The mother is the principal caregiver in each family.
• B) The child's physician is the key person in ensuring that the health of a child is maintained.
• C) The family serves as the constant influence and continuing support in the child's life.
• D) The father is the leader in each home; thus, all communications should include him.