Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Ricci Kyle Carman Test Bank

Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Ricci Kyle Carman Test Bank Chapter 1 1. When integrating the principles of family-centered care into the birthing process, the nurse would base care upon which belief? A. Birth is viewed as a medical event. B. Families are unable to make informed choices due to stress. C. Birth results in changes in relationships. D. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions for care. Answer: C Rationale: Family-centered care is based on the followinagb irpb .rc ionmc/ t ieps t les: Birth affects the entire family, and relationships will change; birth is viewed as a normal, healthy event in the life of the family; and families are capable of making decisions about their own care if given adequate information and professional support. Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter 1: Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Integrated Process: Caring Reference: p. 7