The nurse is participating in a family conference regarding one of the patients on the geriatric unit. During the conference, each family member is asked about his role in the family, communication style,
coping strategies, and relationship with other family members. This type of family conference best illustrates the use of which theory related to family care?
a. General systems theory
b. Structural-functional theory
c. Family interactional theory
d. Developmental theory
ANS: C
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