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a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse working with a married couple notes that both parties seem to try to be dominant in their sessions. According to Bowen's family systems theory, which question asked by the nurse would yield the most useful information?

A.
Are you each a first-born, middle child, or youngest sibling?
B.
How demonstrative were each of your parents when you were growing up?
C.
How many children were in each of your families?
D.
What socioeconomic classes did you both grow up in?

Question 2

A nurse working in a pediatric clinic is attempting to assess a school-age child who is disrespectful of the nurse and parent and tears up a magazine when asked to sit down. What conclusion can the nurse make about this family?

A.
The child is not getting enough attention from the parents.
B.
The family is from an underserved community group.
C.
Financial stress has caused family strife and fighting.
D.
The parental disciplinary approach is inconsistent.

Jordin Calloway · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
According to this family theory, birth order plays an important role in predicting certain patterns of behavior. Spouses who occupy the same birth order may have difficulty functioning together. In this case, both spouses probably are first-borns with a need for control. The other questions may yield helpful information as part of a thorough assessment, but are not related to this theory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Children whose parents have a laissez-faire disciplinary style tend to be disrespectful, aggressive, and disobedient. A laissez-faire disciplinary style includes inconsistent use of discipline, allowing children (rather than the parents) control over the environment, few rules, and children making their own decisions rather than being guided by parents. The other options may be true, but without further assessment, the nurse cannot make those conclusions.