While a Child Is Being Admitting to the Hospital, the Parent

While a child is being admitting to the hospital, the parent receives information about the pediatric unit's goals, including the statement that the unit practices family-centered care. The parent asks why that is important. The nurse responds that in the family-centered care paradigm, the:

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