The nurse is teaching a class on family-focused care in critical care environments. Which response from a nursing student indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) Families need information and support.
B) Families want to be involved in caregiving activities.
C) It is important to ensure that the family can be with the patient.
D) The nurse should protect the family from getting too involved in the illness experience.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement about the nurse protecting the family from getting too involved in the illness experience goes against the principles of family-focused care, which aim to involve the family in the patient's care and decision-making process as much as possible. Therefore, the student may need additional teaching in this area.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Class on Family-Focused Care in Critical