The nurse mentor explains to the new nurse that multiple societal changes have given families greater power in health care.What changes have contributed to this shift?

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The infusion of multiple cultures and beliefs about health-care systems,along with exponential growth in scientific and technologic capabilities,has been a major force in shaping the structure and delivery of nursing care.In addition,increased consumer access to health-related information through the Internet,mass media,and other sources that may or may not be accurate; the unprecedented rise in health-care costs; and the increasing imposition of cumbersome regulations have also contributed to change.Changes in care settings to include new community-based sites have also led to increased power for families/consumers and family-centered decision making.

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