Which factors which would alert the nurse to negative/dysfunctional family dynamics?
a. Aging of family members
b. Chronic illness of a family member
c. Disability of a family member
d. Intimate partner violence
ANS: D
Intimate partner violence is an exemplar of negative/dysfunctional family dynamics. Aging of family members is an exemplar of changes to family dynamics. Chronic illness of a family member is an exemplar of changes to family dynamics. Disability of a family member is an exemplar of changes to family dynamics.
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