Author Question: In Duvall's traditional family development theory, which of the following is a critical transition ... (Read 81 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In Duvall's traditional family development theory, which of the following is a critical transition point?

a. There is an emotional crisis in the family.
b. A person reaches retirement.
c. Either parent loses a job.
d. A new child is born in the family.

Question 2

Which nursing intervention would be most effective when assisting an adolescent who is in stage three of substance abuse?

a. Recommend a drug-free self-help group and family therapy.
b. Provide drug education and drug-free activities for the adolescent.
c. Recommend hospitalization at a drug abuse center to facilitate withdrawal.
d. Provide anticipatory guidance to help the adolescent develop healthy coping skills.

polinasid · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
In Duvall's traditional family development theory, the birth of a new child is a critical transition point. The nurse may give tremendous support to both mother and father regarding the tasks typically associated with families with infants.

Answer to Question 2

A
Stage three of substance abuse (regular use) indicates that the adolescent has progressed to midweek use to get high and will benefit from participation in drug-free self-help groups and family therapy. Family intervention is also an important part of treatment, because the issues surrounding the problem of adolescent use must be addressed for the whole family affected. The remaining options are demonstrating interventions that the client has either progressed past or has yet arrived at the stage where they could be effective.