When Patients and Families Are Facing Difficult Choices, Nurses Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

When patients and families are facing difficult choices, nurses are the ones who are there to:

• A) make the best of the situation.
• B) decide what may be best for them.
• C) support and advocate for them.
• D) listen to their complaints.

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Definitions:

Emotional Capital

The resources available within individuals or groups based on trust, empathy, and social connections that can be beneficial for personal or collective success.

Marital Rituals

Customs and practices associated with marriage ceremonies.

Marital Constructs

The beliefs, principles, and social norms surrounding the institution of marriage.

Female In-laws

Female relatives by marriage, such as mothers-in-law or sisters-in-law, who can play significant roles in the dynamics of familial relationships.