The nurse observes that the family is exhibiting strengths in the face of a major unexpected adversity. What behavior should the nurse recognize this family is demonstrating?
1. Faith.
2. Resilience.
3. Projection.
4. Intellectualization.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Family resilience is the ability of a family to function competently in the face of stressful demands. Projection is attributing one's own motivation to other people. Intellectualization is focusing on abstract, technical, or logical aspects of a threatening situation to insulate oneself from painful emotions generated. Faith would not be the best way to describe this situation.
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