A nurse examines family interactions. Which of the following describes the theory that is being applied?
a. Bioecological systems
b. Family systems
c. Family developmental and life cycle
d. Capacity -building model
ANS: B
The family systems theory encourages nurses to view clients as participating members of a family. The family developmental theory provides a basis for forecasting what a family will be experi-encing at any period in the family life cycle. The bioecological systems theory describes how en-vironments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. The bioecological systems theory describes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. In the capacity -building model, nurses assume that the family has the most knowledge about how their health issues affect the family, supports family decision making, empowers the family to act, and facilitates action for and with the fami-ly.
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