Author Question: After completing a family function assessment on a patient who is dying, which of the following ... (Read 38 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

After completing a family function assessment on a patient who is dying, which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect family dysfunction?

A) The patient states, I can't live like this anymore.
B) The patient talks with close friends on the phone
C) The patient's daughter states, I've been sleeping okay.
D) The patient is unable to make eye contact during the assessment.

Question 2

A nurse is completing a family assessment to determine factors that might affect the family's function and their relationships.

When looking at the family and their interactions with the community, the nurse would need to keep in mind that community members share which aspect? Select all that apply.
A) Geographic boundaries
B) Common interests
C) Values
D) Economic status
E) Skin color

pallen55 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Objective data for assessing family function include observation of family interactions and the behavior of members, as well as physical examination. Behavioral signs of family dysfunction include labile emotions, withdrawal, irritability, poor sleeping and eating, inability to concentrate, and dependency. Direct quotes are subjective data.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Community is defined as a social group whose members may or may not share common geographic boundaries, economic status or skin color, yet who interact because of common interests or shared values to meet their needs within a larger society.