You are caring for a new mother. You would hypothesize that which family function is most important for achieving family stability?
a. Affective function c. Health care function
b. Economic function d. Socialization function
A
The affective function is defined as promoting "the stability of the family members." Economic function allows the family to acquire and allocate adequate financial resources. Health care function is not one of the four functions of the family. Socialization function allows the children to become contributing members of society.
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A. use a wheelchair that does not have removable arms. B. move the patient toward her weaker side. C. instruct the patient to assist by pulling on the rail on the wall. D. apply a transfer belt after removing the clothing.
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A) Orange-peel skin B) Nipple retraction C) Dark, pink areola D) Red, scaly, crusty areas