During a follow-up home visit, the nurse is evaluating the success of a family's ability to use internal resources to cope with the illness of a family member. Which does the nurse observe that indicates that internal resources are being accessed?
Select all that apply.
A) Next-door neighbor helping with family chores
B) Effective communication pattern
C) Skill in providing care to the ill family member
D) Church members stopping by with groceries
E) Center for Aging picking up the family member to take to a physician's appointment
Answer: B, C
External support systems promote coping and adaption and include friends, religious affiliations, and community resources. Internal resources include effective communication patterns and knowledge or skills to assist in the family problem-solving process.
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