During family counseling a child states, "I just want to surf like other kids. Mom says it's okay, but Dad says I'm too young." The mother allows surfing when the father is absent
In the structural model of family therapy, what family interactional pattern should the nurse recognize? A. Multigenerational transmission
B. Disengagement
C. Mother–child subsystem
D. Emotional cutoff
C
In this situation the mother and child have formed a subsystem in which they have aligned themselves against the father.
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Asthma is a chronic illness and requires life-long management by patients and clinicians to achieve the goals of therapy. The signs and symptoms of this disease are primarily attributable to what pathophysiological process?
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Which of the following statements regarding beta-blockers is correct?
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A patient tells you that she has trouble falling asleep at night, even though she is very tired. A review of symptoms reveals no physical problems and she takes no medication
She has recently quit smoking, is trying to eat healthier foods, and has started a moderate-intensity exercise program. Her sleep history reveals no changes in bedtime routine, stress level, or environment. Based on this information, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to: 1) Increased exercise. 2) Nicotine withdrawal. 3) Caffeine intake. 4) Environmental changes.