The nurse is observing for the signs of a healthy family. While ...

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The nurse is observing for the signs of a healthy family. While assessing a healthy family, what would the nurse expect to find?
 
  a. Change is viewed as detrimental to family processes.
  b. A passive response exists to stressors.
  c. The structure is flexible enough to adapt to crises.
  d. Minimal influence is exerted on the environment.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that changes in elimination occur with the aging process. Which one of the following is an expected change affecting bowel elimination?
 
  a. Absorptive processes are increased in the intestinal mucosa.
  b. Esophageal emptying time is increased.
  c. Changes in nerve innervation and sensation cause diarrhea.
  d. Mastication processes are less efficient.

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A The healthy family is able to integrate the need for stability with the need for growth and change. It does not view change as detrimental to family processes.
B The healthy family demonstrates control over the environment and does not passively respond to stressors.
C A healthy family has a flexible structure that allows adaptable performance of tasks and acceptance of help from outside the family system. The structure is flexible enough to allow adaptability but not so flexible that the family lacks cohesiveness and a sense of stability.
D The healthy family exerts influence on the immediate environment of home, neighbourhood, and school.

Answer to Question 2

D
An expected change affecting bowel elimination is decreased chewing and decreased salivation, resulting in less efficient mastication.
Decreased nutrient absorption of the small intestine occurs in the older adult.
Esophageal emptying slows as a result of reduced motility, especially in the lower third of the esophagus.
With decreased peristalsis and weakened musculature, the older adult is more prone to constipa-tion. Duller nerve sensations may place the older adult at increased risk for fecal incontinence.

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