The nurse assesses the father's role within the family to be primarily formal. What did the family explain as being his major functions within the family? (Select all that apply.)
1. Comforter.
2. Chauffeur.
3. Financial manager.
4. Caregiver.
5. Confidant.
Answer: 2, 3
Explanation: 2. Formal roles are expected sets of behaviors associated with family positions such as breadwinner, homemaker, house repairman, chauffeur, child caretaker, financial manager, and cook. Informal roles influence the psychological dimension within the family by determining whether, how, and by whom emotional needs are met; examples include comforter, caregiver, and confidant.
3. Formal roles are expected sets of behaviors associated with family positions such as breadwinner, homemaker, house repairman, chauffeur, child caretaker, financial manager, and cook. Informal roles influence the psychological dimension within the family by determining whether, how, and by whom emotional needs are met; examples include comforter, caregiver, and confidant.
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