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Concept 03: Family Dynamics

1. The most appropriate initial nursing intervention when the nurse notes dysfunctional interactions and lack of family support for a patient would be to a. enforce hospital visiting policies. b. monitor the dysfunctional interactions. c. notify the primary care provider. d. role model appropri ... ate support. 2. The nurse caring for a patient would identify a need for additional interventions related to family dynamics when a. extended family offers to help. b. family members express concern. c. the ill member demands attention. d. memories are shared. 3. Two women have an established long-term relationship and are attending parenting classes in anticipation of finalizing adoption of a baby. The nurse identifies them as which type of family? a. Cohabiting b. Nuclear c. Same-sex d. Single parent [Show More]