The nurse appropriately prepares to assess a family regarding the impact of one of its members being diagnosed with diabetes when considering:
1. The seriousness of the disorder.
2. Whether the family has ever dealt with a chronic illness before.
3. The age of the affected member.
4. The financial impact the illness will have on the family.
5. The number of members of the family.
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: It is appropriate to consider the seriousness of the disorder, since the impact on the family will be in proportion to the degree of seriousness.
Rationale 2: It is appropriate to consider the effect of the illness on future family functioning. (For instance, previous patterns might be restored, or new patterns might be established.)
Rationale 3: The age of the affected member is generally not impactful, since such an illness at any age will affect the family function.
Rationale 4: It is appropriate to consider the financial impact of the illness, which is influenced by factors such as insurance and the ability of the ill member to return to work.
Rationale 5: The number of members in the family has little impact on the overall change an illness will cause.
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