Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to consider the

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to consider the family as a unit of care?

1. The family is recognized as a unified whole.
2. All family members are treated equally.
3. Family members will receive care from other family members.
4. The ill individual is given the best care possible.

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1 The family as a whole influences the individual family member.
2 Equality of treatment is not necessarily a goal of nursing care.
3 Care provided by family members is situational and not predictable.
4 No guarantee of the best care for the ill individual.