Which of the following statements best represents a major belief in King's open systems theory?
a. Nurses are partners with families.
b. Families are self-sufficient.
c. Individuals are more important than families.
d. Family is viewed only as context.
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A Correct. Nurses are viewed as partners with the family.
B Incorrect. King's open systems theory sees the family as context for growth and development of individuals, open systems which may require assistance, not self-sufficient.
C Incorrect. King's open systems theory views the family as the context but also client, not the individual as the focus.
D Incorrect. King's open systems theory views the family as context and client.
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