Author Question: A nurse using family systems theory to work with patients and their families would do which of the ... (Read 56 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse using family systems theory to work with patients and their families would do which of the following?

A.
Assess how school, work, and church impact the family.
B.
Describe the developmental stage the family is in.
C.
Determine if there are any family secrets or taboos.
D.
Listen to how information is shared with providers.
E.
Observe how family members interact with each other.

Question 2

A nurse is explaining to a student why it is so important to consider the entire family as the patient. What explanation for this is best? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Families are a rich source of information and support.
B.
Families will have to take over the caregiving role at home.
C.
If they are not included, families tend to interfere in care.
D.
The patient has to reintegrate into the family upon discharge.
E.
The patient's background context includes the family.

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
Family systems theory considers family boundaries (how the family interacts with the outside world) and looks at interaction among all the members, as the family unit itself is considered more important than the individuals within it. Boundaries can also be assessed in part by determining if there are family secrets or taboos (closed boundaries) or if information is shared too freely (open boundaries). Developmental stages of the family are not considered in family systems theory, but are part of Duvall's family developmental stages and theory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
The patient's family should be welcomed into nursing experiences. The family is a rich source of support and information about the patient. The patient will have to reintegrate into the family upon discharge. The patient's family represents the context from which he or she comes. Families may or may not have to assume the caregiving role. It is stereotypical to assume that families will interfere in patient care.