A nurse is making a home visit to a couple with three children who are caring for a chronically ill aging parent who has become physically disabled. Which statement by the couple would the nurse interpret as potentially affecting family function?
A) "My dad is very set in his ways and likes things done just so."
B) "Our children enjoy having their grandfather here with them."
C) "We have someone come in weekly so the 5 of us can do something together."
D) "He's taken care of us before, so now it's our turn."
Ans: A
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Relationships with aging parents may result in conflict, frustration, and/or anger as older adults become more dependent. The statement about the father being set in his ways suggests frustration. The statements about the children enjoying their grandfather, having some time for the parents and children, and taking care of the father because he has done the same for them reflect positive aspects of the family's functioning.
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