The home health nurse is looking after a child who requires complex care.The family expresses frustration over obtaining accurate information concerning their child's illness and its management.What is the best action for the nurse to take?

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The philosophical basis of family-centred practice is the recognition that the family is the constant in the child's life.It is essential and appropriate that the family have complete and accurate information about their child's illness and management.The nurse may first have to clarify what information the family feels has not been communicated.The family's frustration arises from their perception that they are not receiving information pertinent to their child's care.Referring the family to the child's primary care practitioner does not help the family.The home health nurse should have access to the necessary information.

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