Which of the following families might be considered unhealthy or dysfunctional?
1. The Fox familyEach family member is very involved in community groups and organizations.
2. The Green familyMr. Green (the father/husband) is solely responsible for making all significant decisions based on his age and authority.
3. The Hill familyMrs. Hill (the mother/wife) encourages autonomy and responsibly in decision making in all of her children, based on their developmental abilities.
4. The Inman familyMr. and Mrs. Inman have raised their children and are working long hours together to establish a new business.
Question 2
Yolanda Parks is a pediatric home health nurse working with a new client, Maria, a 9-year-old diagnosed with leukemia. Maria is receiving chemotherapy and radiation, and a bone marrow transplant may be necessary.
During her initial home visits, Yolanda interviews Maria, her parents, and her 5-year-old sister. In planning care for Maria and her family, Yolanda should:
1. Assess each member of the family individually and the family as a unit in terms of working through the crisis.
2. Direct the greatest amount of her assessment on the coping skills of Maria's parents to ensure that they will be able to handle the illness.
3. Focus most of her care on Maria, because Maria is her client, and Yolanda is being reimbursed based on delivery of care to her.
4. Refer this case to a social worker or psychologist who can better meet the needs of the entire family.
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