Which family will most likely have the most difficulty coping with an ill child?
a. A single-parent mother who has the support of her parents and siblings
b. Parents who have just moved to the area and are living in an apartment while they
look for a house
c. The family of a child who has had multiple hospitalizations related to asthma and
has adequate relationships with the nursing staff
d. A family in which there is a young child and four older married children who live
in the area
B
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A Although only one parent is available, she has the support of her extended
family, which will assist her in adjusting to the crisis.
B Parents in a new environment will have increased stress related to their lack of a
support system. They have no previous experiences in the setting from which to
draw confidence.
C Because this family has had positive experiences in the past, family members can
draw from those experiences and feel confident about the setting.
D This family has an extensive support system that will assist the parents in
adjusting to the crisis.
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