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jwb375

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An adolescent, his mother, and his soon-to-be stepfather have been in counseling with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse fosters positive relationships within this new family structure?
 
  A. Stepchildren should be consistently disciplined by only one parent.
  B. It is most important to give your full attention to the child's adjustment since it is most difficult for them.
  C. Keeping the lines of communication open between everyone in the family is important in establishing healthy relationships.
  D. Children need to decide who will be their disciplinarian because this new situation will be stressful.

Question 2

A couple is in counseling related to their dysfunctional relationship. Their daughter has recently made a suicide gesture. The nurse should recognize that this might be an example of which family system concept?
 
  A. Triangulation
  B. Pseudohostility
  C. Double-bind communication
  D. Pseudomutuality


pikon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Open lines of communication are needed for newly forming families to begin their relationship together and establish a new family structure.

Answer to Question 2

A
Triangulation occurs when a relationship between two people is dysfunctional. A third person is brought into the relationship to help stabilize it. The couple is triangulating with their daughter. The threatened daughter draws attention from her parent's interpersonal conflicts by her own dysfunctional behavior.


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jwb375

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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