The nurse is preparing to assess a family regarding the impact of ...

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The nurse is preparing to assess a family regarding the impact of one of its members being diagnosed with diabetes. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
 
  1. The seriousness of the disorder
  2. Whether the family has ever dealt with a chronic illness before
  3. The age of the affected member
  4. The financial impact the illness will have on the family
  5. The number of members of the family

Question 2

The nurse is confident that a family is functioning appropriately. What findings did the nurse use to make this determination?
 
  1. The teenage son keeps the money he earns from cutting grass for his car fund.
  2. All the children are expected to excel in the sport of their choice.
  3. A parent reads the preschool child a bedtime story each night.
  4. All the children have household chores once they reach school age.
  5. A young adult child moves back home after losing his job.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Rationale 1: It is appropriate to consider the seriousness of the disorder, as the impact on the family will be in proportion to the degree of seriousness.
Rationale 2: It is appropriate to consider the effect of the illness on future family functioning.
Rationale 3: The age of the affected member will generally not have a large impact, as such an illness at any age will affect family functioning.
Rationale 4: It is appropriate to consider the financial impact of the illness, which is influenced by factors such as insurance and the ability of the ill member to return to work.
Rationale 5: The number of members in the family has little impact on the overall change an illness will cause.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale: An appropriately functioning family has the economic resources needed by the family secured by adult members.