A nurse was assessing the family style. Which of the following should be a priority for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Approach to accomplishing daily household tasks
b. Characteristic processes used to process information and solve problems
c. Consistent patterns of behavior over time
d. Demonstrations of affection between family members
e. Extent to which family is amenable or resistant to environmental factors
f. Style of responding to emergency situations
ANS: B, C, D, E
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a. centralization c. hierarchical structure b. decentralization d. organizational chart
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a. helps people to sleep well. b. improves sexual responsiveness. c. may protect against dementia. d. prevents hypothermia.
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