The nursing instructor has just finished a lecture on family function. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further education?
A) "Previous life experiences can affect the way a family functions."
B) "Chronic illness does not affect the way a family functions, only acute illnesses do."
C) "A family's culture may affect the way a family functions."
D) "A change in a person's lifestyle may affect the way their family functions."
Ans: B
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