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arivle123 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is assessing the family unit to determine the family's ability to adapt to the change of a member having surgery. Which area is the nurse monitoring?

a. Family durability
b. Family resiliency
c. Family diversity
d. Family forms

Question 2

A nurse is using the explanatory model to determine the etiology of an illness. Which questions should the nurse ask? (Select all that apply.)

a. How should your sickness be treated?
b. What do you call your problem?
c. How does this illness work inside your body?
d. What do you fear most about your sickness?
e. What name does it have?

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Family resiliency is the ability of the family to cope with expected and unexpected stressors; it's the families' ability to adapt to changes. Family diversity is the uniqueness of each family unit. Every person within a family unit has specific needs, strengths, and important developmental considerations. Family durability is a system of support and structure within a family that extends beyond the walls of the household. Family forms are patterns of people considered by family members to be included in the family.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E
The questions for etiology include What do you call your problem? and What name does it have? Recommended treatment is asked by the question How should your sickness be treated? Pathophysiology is asked by the question How does this illness work inside your body? The course of illness is asked by the question What do you fear most about your sickness?