Develop a trusting and connection relationship between nurse and family (Eggenberger & Regan, 2010)
(Cohen, 1992; Hupcey, 1998; Kahn, 1979)
- Use nursing presence actions
- Identify family’s greatest concern or challenge and act based upon data
- Ask family to identify how nurses could be the most helpful at this time
- Explore extended family networks
- Dialogue about what family perceives as supports