Asked by Yolanda Rodriguez on May 10, 2024
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A patient comes from a close-knit extended family.If the patient's family functions as context,what does the nurse need to evaluate?
A) Attainment of health of an individual member in a specific environment
B) Family processes
C) Family relationships
D) The family member and unit
Extended Family
A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Family Functions
Family functions refer to the roles and responsibilities that family members have towards each other to maintain a healthy family dynamics.
Family Processes
The dynamic interactions and patterns of behavior within a family that affect its members' relationships and functioning.
- Assess the configuration, organization, and role of families in delivering care.
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Linnell HugginsMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When you view the family as context,your primary focus is on the health and development of an individual member existing within a specific environment (i.e.,the patient's family).When you view the family as patient,the family processes and relationships (e.g.,parenting or family caregiving)are your primary focus of care.Focus your nursing assessment on the family patterns versus individual member characteristics.When you care for the family as a system,you are caring for each family member (family as context)and the family unit (family as patient),using all community,social,and psychosocial resources.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the configuration, organization, and role of families in delivering care.