The nurse caring for a patient would identify a need for additional interventions related to family dynamics when
a. extended family offers to help.
b. family members express concern.
c. the ill member demands attention.
d. memories are shared.
ANS: C
It is not uncommon for the ill family member to become demanding and indicate that they deserve special treatment and care, and the supportive family may need assistance in understanding the dynamics of the illness in order to continue to be supportive. Offers from extended family to help can be indicative of positive dynamics. Concern expressed by family members can be indicative of positive dynamics. Sharing of family memories can be indicative of positive dynamics.
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