A nurse asks, "Where is this family on the continuum of the family cycle?" Which of the follow-ing theories is being used?
a. Bioecological systems
b. Family systems
c. Family developmental and life cycle
d. Capacity -building model
ANS: C
The family developmental and life cycle theory provides a basis for forecasting what a family will be experiencing at any period in the family life cycle. The family systems theory encourages nurses to view clients as participating members of a family. The bioecological systems theory de-scribes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. In the capacity -building model, nurses assume that the family has the most knowledge about how their health issues affect the family, supports family decision making, empowers the family to act, and facilitates action for and with the family.
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