A family of four has been admitted with smoke inhalation and minor injuries after a serious house fire. This family will most likely experience some distress in recovering from this event
The nurse knows which of the following to be characteristics more common in distressed families? (Select all that may apply.) a. Basic needs may be neglected.
b. There is poor communication between family members.
c. Family roles are clearly defined.
d. Family experiences financial instability.
e. Anger control issues are present in one or more members.
f. Substance abuse is present in one or more members.
A, B, D, E, F
Characteristics more common in distressed families include: basic needs may be neglected, poor communication between members, (including dishonesty, hostility, sarcasm, silent treatment, and frequent misunderstandings), substance abuse issues in one or more members, financial instability, family members are not all treated with equal respect or equal value, anger control issues are present in one or more members, there are power struggles and poorly defined roles and unrealistic expectations of family members.
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A. How much does she know about pregnancy and childbirth? B. How does her husband react to stress? C. Is she concerned that her husband will possibly hurt her when he finds out? D. What are her plans for obtaining financial resources for the family?
Using a pain scale prevents objective opinions about the patient's pain.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)