The nurse is assessing a family system applying the family system framework model. Which assessment would be important for the nurse?
A) Acceptance of the family rules
B) Adjustment to the family boundaries
C) Degree of enmeshment in the system
D) Interpersonal differentiation
D
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The nurse is working with the parents of a child with a chronic condition. The nurse concludes that the parents' caregiver burden might become overwhelming when the mother states which of the following?
1. "My mother moved in and helps us with the care of our family." 2. "I chose to quit my job to be home with my child, and my husband helps in the evening when he can." 3. "I have to care for my child day and night, which leaves little time for me." 4. "Our health insurer sent us a rejection letter for my child's brand-name medication, and we must fill out forms to get the generic."
A 7 pound, 14 ounce girl was born to an insulin-dependent type II diabetic mother two hours ago. The infant's blood sugar is 45. The best nursing action is:
1. Recheck the blood sugar in four hours. 2. Begin an IV of 10% dextrose. 3. Feed the baby one ounce of formula. 4. Document the findings in the chart.
When the client asks the nurse about the use of therapeutic herbs, the nurse's most instructional response would be
a. "Herbs are not regulated and may pose health risks if used with prescribed drugs." b. "Herbs have many qualities; some effects are good, and some are not." c. "I have heard many people have used some herbal remedies and had good re-sults." d. "If you are getting relief from some herbal remedy, there is probably no harm in it."
A toddler's parent asks the nurse for suggestions on dealing with temper tantrums. What is the most appropriate recommendation?
a. Punish the child. b. Explain to child that this is wrong. c. Leave the child alone until the tantrum is over. d. Remain close by the child but without eye contact.