The nurse has identified a coping problem in a family that ...

[segrsyd]

The nurse has identified a coping problem in a family that recently lost their house and all of their belongings in a fire. What should the nurse identify as this family's external support systems?
 
  1. Grandparents
  2. The parent's siblings
  3. Local social services agencies
  4. The family's religious leader
  5. The family's communication skills

Question 2

A father of a family was killed in a motor vehicle crash. What should the nurse consider a normal reaction to this event?
 
  1. Family disorganization may occur.
  2. Family members become detached from extended family.
  3. The family feels that their place in the community has been eliminated.
  4. The family withdraws into seclusion during the grief process.

[sierramartinez]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: External support includes extended family members.
Rationale 2: External support includes extended family members.
Rationale 3: External support includes social services.
Rationale 4: External support includes religious organizations.
Rationale 5: Individual family members, along with knowledge, skills, and effective communication patterns, provide internal support.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The death of a family member often has a profound effect on the whole familyespecially if the deceased, as in this situation, was the head of the family. Family disorganization would be common, but as the family begins to recover, a new sense of normalcy develops and the family reintegrates its roles and functions.
Rationale 2: Families need support from extended family members, their community, and spiritual advisers.
Rationale 3: This option is not considered a normal pattern of family grieving, and the nurse should be alert for problems that may develop if these feelings are present.
Rationale 4: Seclusion is not considered a normal pattern of family grieving, and the nurse should be alert for problems that may develop if this response is present.

[segrsyd]

Excellent

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