While attending a community health fair, the nurse observes the children of one family walking quietly behind the father with their mother and periodically shyly asking the father questions
The father responds gruffly and continues walking while the children and mother scurry behind to keep up. What does this observation indicate to the nurse?
Select all that apply.
A) The father is in a hurry.
B) The father is the leader in the family.
C) The children are not to bother the father.
D) The children need discipline.
E) The mother's role is to care for the children.
Answer: B, C, E
This observation indicates a paternal family structure where the father makes the decisions for the family. The children appear fearful to ask the father a question, which is supported by the father's gruff response and the father's brisk walking. The mother is behind the father with the children, which could indicate that her role is child care. There is no evidence that these children need discipline or that the father is in a hurry.
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