Author Question: A nurse educator is presenting developmental theories to a group of students. Which statement ... (Read 109 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse educator is presenting developmental theories to a group of students. Which statement encompasses the impact that Carol Gilligan had on developmental theories?

A.
Helped define moral development in women as unique from men
B.
Described the seven stages of religious/faith development
C.
Identified nine temperamental traits present at birth in all children
D.
Viewed the status of the family's oldest child as the marker for transition

Question 2

A nurse is working at a community health-screening event. A woman tells the nurse that her oldest child is leaving home in a month and that this change is making her feel stressed and unneeded.

What response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
At your age you need to start coping with losses.
B.
Lucky you; I can't wait 'til my kids leave home
C.
This is a great time to refocus on your marriage.
D.
Your other children will need help with separating.

joshraies · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Carol Gilligan's work focused on the differences in moral development in women. The seven stages of faith/religious development was the work of James Fowler. The nine temperamental traits was the work of Thomas, Chess, and Birch. The family development theory that uses the oldest child as the marker for transition within a family is the work of Duvall.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
According to Duvall's theory of family development, the activities of the oldest child in a family are the marker for family transition. As the oldest child prepares to leave home (family launching young adult stage), the marriage needs to become a major area for focus. This activity starts in the stage in which the oldest child is an adolescent and looking to launch in the future. The role of the older family is to start coping with loss. The statement that the woman is lucky is disrespectful and does not address her needs. Helping children with separation is the task of the family with preschool children.