Exam 34: Family Interventions

A parent was recently hospitalized with severe depression. Family members say, "We're falling apart. Nobody knows what to expect, who should make decisions, or how to keep the family together." Which interventions should the nurse use when working with this family?

When a nurse assesses a family, which family function is the highest priority?

Which scenario best illustrates scapegoating within a family?

Parents of a teenager recently diagnosed with a serious mental illness express dismay. One parent says, "Our hopes for our child's future are ruined. We probably won't ever have grandchildren." The nurse will use interventions to assist with which of the following?

A 16-year-old wants to drive, but the parents will not allow it. The 14-year-old sibling was invited to several sleepovers, but the parents found reasons to deny permission. Both teens are annoyed because the parents buy clothes for them that are more suitable for younger children. The parents say, "We don't want our kids to grow up too fast." Which term best describes this family's boundaries?

A parent is admitted to a chemical dependency treatment unit. The patient's spouse and adolescent children participate in a family session. What is the most important aspect of this family's assessment?

Two divorced people plan to marry. The man has a teenager, and the woman has a toddler. This family will benefit most from which of the following?

Parents of a mentally ill teenager say, "We have never known anyone who was mentally ill. We have no one to talk to because none of our friends understand the problems we are facing." Select the nurse's most helpful intervention.