A new mother is a full-time college student who lives with her parents, because the baby's father has been imprisoned related to theft and drug abuse. The infant's grandmother, although
also employed, cares for the child while the young mother attends classes. Which of the following theoretical frameworks would be most helpful to the nurse when assessing this family's needs?
a. Developmental
b. Interactional
c. Structure-function
d. Systems
ANS: A
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