A nurse who uses the structural-functional theory would assess which of the following when working with families?
A.
Communication patterns
B.
How things get done
C.
If goals are being met
D.
Looseness of boundaries
ANS: C
The structural-functional theory focuses on the outcomes, not the processes, within the family. The nurse using this theory would assess if the family goals are being met. Communication patterns are critical to communication theory. Processes are important to family developmental theory, and boundaries are important in family systems theory.
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