Exam 1: Family Health Care Nursing: An Introduction

The nurse prepares to assess a family during a home visit. Which traits should the nurse expect that demonstrate a healthy family? Select all that apply.

The nurse notes that a client has been previously married and participates in raising the current spouse's children from a previous marriage. How should the nurse document this family type?

The nurse is transferring to a care area that focuses on family nursing practice. What should the nurse realize about this approach to care?

The nurse prepares to assess a client whose family is being used as a resource. Which approach to family nursing care is the nurse implementing?

The nurse observes parents discussing an adolescent's plans for the weekend and setting boundaries to which the adolescent agrees. Which function did this family unit demonstrate?

The nurse prepares an in-service program on family nursing for new graduate employees. Which definition of family is the best one for the nurse to use?

The adult daughter of an older client is expected to be at the client's bedside yet personal family responsibilities are not being completed. Which family interactional process is the daughter experiencing?

The nurse stays with a client who is having chemotherapy for the first time until the family arrives. Which role is the nurse implementing with the client?

The spouse of a client with complex care needs is unavailable to attend a care conference at 2 p.m. What should the nurse do to support family nursing care?

During a home visit the nurse teaches the client and family about actions to reduce the spread of infection between the family members. Which role is the nurse implementing?