The nurse is teaching a group of new nursing graduates about ...

[waynest]

The nurse is teaching a group of new nursing graduates about identifiable qualities of strong families that help them function effectively. Which quality should be included in the teaching?
 
  a. Lack of congruence among family members
  b. Clear set of family values, rules, and beliefs
  c. Adoption of one coping strategy that always promotes positive functioning in dealing with life events
  d. Sense of commitment toward growth of individual family members as opposed to that of the family unit

Question 2

Which is an accurate description of homosexual (or gay-lesbian) families?
 
  a. A nurturing environment is lacking.
  b. The children become homosexual like their parents.
  c. The stability needed to raise healthy children is lacking.
  d. The quality of parenting is equivalent to that of nongay parents.

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A clear set of family rules, values, and beliefs that establish expectations about acceptable and desired behavior is one of the qualities of strong families that help them function effectively. Strong families have a sense of congruence among family members regarding the value and importance of assigning time and energy to meet needs. Varied coping strategies are used by strong families. The sense of commitment is toward the growth and well-being of individual family members, as well as the family unit.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Although gay or lesbian families may be different from heterosexual families, the environment can be as healthy as any other. Lacking a nurturing environment and stability is reflective on the parents and family, not the type of family. There is little evidence to support that children become homosexual like their parents.

[waynest]

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