During the Hospital Admission Process, the Child's Parent Receives Information

During the hospital admission process, the child's parent receives information about the pediatric unit's goals, including the statement that the unit practices "family-centered care." The parent asks why that should be important. The nurse would respond that in the "family-centered care" paradigm, the:

A) Family serves as the constant influence and continuing support in the child's life.
B) Father is the leader in each home; thus, all communications should include him.
C) Child's physician is the key person in assuring the health of a child is maintained.
D) Mother is the principal caregiver in each family.