The family burden associated with having a mentally ill family member is evidenced by:
a. decreased family stress and conflict.
b. family members blaming each other for the illness.
c. increased understanding and acceptance of the illness.
d. too little time, energy, and money given to the ill member.
B
Usual assessment findings are increased family stress and conflict, a tendency of members to blame each other for the illness, difficulty understanding or accepting the illness, tension during family gatherings, and disproportionate family time, energy, or money expended on the ill member.
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