The nurse has been assigned as a home health nurse for a child who is technology dependent.The nurse recognizes that the family's background differs widely from the nurse's own.The nurse believes some of their lifestyle choices are less than ideal.What nursing intervention is most appropriate to institute?

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Respect for varied family structures and for racial,ethnic,cultural,and socioeconomic diversity among families is essential in home care.The nurse must assess and respect the family's background and lifestyle choices.It is not appropriate to attempt to change the family.The nurse is a guest in the home and care of the child.The family and the values held by the cultural group prevail.The nurse may assess why the family is different to help the nurse and other health professionals understand the differences.It is not appropriate to determine whether the family is dysfunctional.

The Nurse Has Been Assigned as a Home Health Nurse