Mary is the mother of a six-year-old son, James, with cerebral ...

[jeatrice]

Mary is the mother of a six-year-old son, James, with cerebral palsy. James uses wheelchair to attend school. However, lately he has had a tutor in the home because of declining health. James is being seen in the clinic for possible pneumonia.
 
  Effective family focused nursing actions should focus on which of the following core processes?
  1. Cathexis
  2. Coordination
  3. Caregiving
  4. All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements reflect an understanding of family-focused nursing actions? A nurse who is implementing family-focused nursing actions:
 
  1. Partners with a family
  2. Assesses family core processes
  3. Identifies both the strengths and the concerns of a family
  4. All of the above

[ebenov]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
All family processes of emotional bonds, coordination, and caregiving would be important in caregiving of a child with a chronic disability.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Rationale:
Partnerships, assessment, and family strengths and concerns are important to family-focused nursing actions.

[jeatrice]

TYSM

[vickyvicksss]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it