The expression "family dynamics" might appear in several contexts. In terms of maternity nursing, family dynamics:
1. are the same as family functions.
2. remain constant in stable families.
3. describe the interactions and communications among family members.
4. are more important in dysfunctional families.
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1. Incorrect. Family dynamics—communications among family members—is a way of achieving family functions.
2. Incorrect. Family dynamics—interactions and communications among family mem-bers—evolve over time.
3. Correct. Family dynamics is concerned with communication and interaction among fam-ily members.
4. Incorrect. Family dynamics—communication and interaction among family members—is important in all types of families.
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