A nurse focuses on the care of the individual while viewing the client's family as a background resource or possible stressor. Which of the following conceptualizations of family does this nurse's view represent?
a. Client
b. Component of society
c. Context
d. System
Question 2
The nurse is told that a healthy, functional family consisting of a 25-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, who are expecting their first child, would appreciate a nurse coming to their
apartment for anticipatory guidance in preparing themselves and their apartment for the baby. Based on that statement, which of the following assumptions can the nurse safely make about the family?
a. The family is lacking a strong support system.
b. The family's basic needs are being met.
c. The couple's in-laws are unavailable to share their expertise about child care.
d. The married couple is excited about their first baby.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
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