Author Question: Which of the following aspects of family communication patterns may be problematic? Standard Text: ... (Read 74 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following aspects of family communication patterns may be problematic? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Family members appear to respect individual boundaries.
2. Family members appear to be enmeshed or over-involved with each other.
3. Family members appear to be able to focus and discuss specific topics reasonably with each other.
4. Family members allow each other to finish a sentence without interruption.
5. Family members appear to use language patterns that are unusual in that they are characteristic of the client's family only.

Question 2

A 22-year-old suicidal client acknowledges being molested by her stepfather since she was eight-years-old. The nurse knows this client's self-destructive behavior is best explained by:

1. Interpersonal theory.
2. Sociocultural theory.
3. Biologic theory.
4. Self-destructive behavior.

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

Answer to Question 1

2,5
Rationale: Family members appear to understand and respect individual boundaries. Problems in family communication patterns are less likely to exist if family members appear to understand and respect individual boundaries.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Suicide can be better understood if viewed in the context of the interpersonal relationship between two people: the suicidal person and the significant other. Broadly defined, the significant other can be a spouse, child, boss, landlord, friend, nurse, or other health care worker. The client's negative interpersonal relationship with her stepfather influenced her suicidal behavior.