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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 4 : Health of the Individual, Family, Community,
and Environment Questions
Question 1 of 5
David and Susan are in a committed relationship and live together with their adopted twin boys. Which of the following best describes this type of family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children living together, regardless of whether the children are biological or adopted.
Question 2 of 5
When providing nursing care to a patient, the nurse provides family-centered nursing care. What is one rationale for this nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes that the family plays a significant role in influencing the patient's health and recovery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is one of the purposes of a family, according to the text?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A family serves to maintain a supportive home base, fostering emotional and physical support for its members.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A healthy family exhibits flexibility in roles, allowing members to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
Question 5 of 5
What is one purpose of a family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a supportive home base is a key purpose of a family, providing a stable environment for its members.