Exam 2: Theoretical Foundations for the Nursing of Families

The nurse selects the family systems theory as a guide for providing care to a family. Which concept of this theory should the nurse use to maintain the stability of this family? Select all that apply.

The nurse reviews a theory for applicability to a family health situation. On which part of the theory should the nurse focus in order to understand the expected relationship between the theory's concepts?

The nurse reviews potential theories to use as a guide for providing care to a family in the community. What should the nurse keep in mind as a major function of theory in family nursing?

The nurse learns that the father of a family passed away at age 41. How should the nurse classify this family event in relation to family development theory? Select all that apply.

The nurse is struggling with using a developmental model when assessing a family new to a community. Which data could explain the difficulty the nurse is having using this model?

The nurse prepares to assess a family according to a family development theory. Which action will the nurse complete first during this assessment?

The nurse prepares to employ the family systems theory to assess a family. Which actions will the nurse complete during this assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse reviews the bioecological system theory before discussing this approach with a group of new graduate nurses. What should the nurse explain as the blueprint for the ecology of human and family development?

The nurse works in an environment in which a family therapy theory serves as the model for assessing and planning care. Which data should the nurse expect when assessing the family?

The nurse uses the bioecological system theory to assess a family. On which system should the nurse focus to determine the impact of the mother's change in employment?