When a nurse and a family have identified a problem and plan interventions, what should the nurse remember?

• A. Nurse makes decisions without input
• B. Interventions should be standardized without adaptation
• C. Only patient preferences matter
• D. Family members should be involved in the formulation of interventions

Answer: (D)

Collaborative, family-centered care means building the plan with input from those who will support the patient. When a problem is identified, the nurse should involve family members in formulating the interventions because they bring insights about daily routines, home environment, cultural values, and practical resources. This makes the plan more realistic, acceptable, and easier to follow, and it supports shared decision-making and the patient’s support system. It wouldn’t be appropriate to make decisions without input, apply interventions rigidly without adaptation, or assume only patient preferences matter, since family involvement often shapes feasibility and success.