The nurse should be aware that the criteria used to make decisions and solve problems within families are based primarily on family:
a. Rituals and customs. c. Boundaries and channels.
b. Values and beliefs. d. Socialization processes.
ANS: B
Values and beliefs are the most prevalent factors in the decision-making and problem-solving techniques of families. Although culture may play a part in the decision-making process of a family, ultimately values and beliefs dictate the course of action taken by family members. Boundaries and channels affect the relationship between the family members and the health care team, not the decisions within the family. Socialization processes may help families with interactions with the community, but they are not the criteria used for decision making within the family.
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