Which of the following philosophies guides the modern pediatric nurse's approach to care, emphasizing collaboration with the patient and family?

Correct option is B

Explanation: The correct answer is family-centered care, which is the guiding philosophy in modern pediatric nursing that emphasizes collaboration between healthcare providers, the child, and the family to ensure holistic care.
Information Booster:
· Recognizes family as central to child’s well-being.
· Encourages shared decision-making.
· Improves adherence and outcomes.
· Focuses on emotional, social, and developmental needs of the child.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Physician-driven care is a traditional model with limited family involvement. (c) Task-oriented nursing focuses on tasks rather than holistic care. (d) Disease-centered care focuses only on illness, not the patient-family unit.