A nurse is educating a patient's family about becoming involved ...

[Chelseaamend]

A nurse is educating a patient's family about becoming involved in the patient's treatment plan. Which belief held by the nurse would be a barrier to such education?
 
  a. The family system perpetuates the patient's illness.
  b. Alliance with the family will not interfere with patient confidentiality.
  c. Services provided to families are as important as those provided to patients.
  d. An alliance with the family supports the nurse's relationship with the patient.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient and notes the information below. Which of the following would be found on Axis III? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Cocaine dependence
  B) Bipolar I disorder
  C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
  D) Cellulitis
  E) Homelessness
  F) Arrest for cocaine possession with intent to sell

[hanadaa]

Answer to Question 1

A
Barriers to educating families for involvement in their loved one's treatment include professional bias against families based on exposure to family-system theories that suggest families cause or perpetuate the illness. The remaining options are true and do not represent a barrier to family education.

Answer to Question 2

C, D