Family Unit
Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of the:
The two purposes of the family are:
1. Meeting the needs of society 2. Meeting the needs of the individuals in the family
Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: (Beaver and ...
NSG 527 final exam 51 questions and answers
Family Unit - answer Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of the:
The two purposes of the family are: - answer 1. Meeting the needs of society 2. Meeting the needs of the individuals in the family
Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: (Beaver and Hampton) - answer Effective skills for negotiating problems
Are clear, open and spontaneous in expressing emotions and decisions
Respect the feelings of others
Encourage others to be independent
Hold others personally accountable for their actions
Display warmth and closeness toward each other
Stage 1 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - answer Family Efforts at Health Promotion-
Many lifestyles that affect health are learned in the family. Tobacco use is an example of this. Health promotion, prevention, and risk reduction are impacted by families.
Three causal relationships that can alter family health status include - answer marriage
parenthood
social support systems
Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - answer Family Appraisal of Symptoms-This stage begins when a family member has symptoms Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - answer Care Seeking-A decision is made to seek medical care. Family members are consulted as needed for advice and recommendations, which may include on home remedies and self-medication
Stage 4 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - answer Referral and Obtaining Care-Contact with a health care provider is initiated. This can be based upon the severity of the patient's condition, family's culture, health beliefs, availability, and accessibility.
Stage 5 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - answer Acute Response to Illness by Client and
Family-The patient takes on the "sick role" and adaptation in this role begins with the patient and family.
Stage 6 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - answer adaptation to Illness and Recovery- Support of the patient by the family unit begins for convalescing and rehabilitating. Coping and adaptation about the illness begins at this stage.
Family as Context - answer The patient is an individual with family members who are usually the
primary resource for them. The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary for
assessment and intervention of care.
Family as Sum of its Members - answer The family is a sum of all family members. Family healthcare is operational when all members of the family receive care.
Family Subsystems as Client - answer The subsystem of a family can be defined as a dyad or triad and be comprised of a married couple, parent-child, and sibling-sibling, for example. They are the recipients of care.
Family as Client - answer The entire family is in the foreground. Dynamics of the family, subsystems, and relationships with external sources are the focus.
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