The Evolving Family: Ch 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of family?
A
-whatever the people say it is
2
Q
What are some examples of different families?
A
- nuclear: traditional
- extended
- adopted
- transgender
- same-sex
- biological
- single parent
- the “skip” generation: grandparents
3
Q
What are some stressors on families?
A
- health care: finances, fear
- homelessness
- mental illness
- societal pressures
4
Q
What is Duvall’s family developmental theory? What is it based on?
A
- based on oldest child
1. beginning 2. childbearing 3. preschool
4. school age 5. adolescent 6. launching
7. middle age 8. retirement
5
Q
What is our nursing role in relation to families?
A
- assess:
- family size and structure
- parenting style (authoritarian- dictatorial , laissez-faire- permissive, authoritative- democratic)
- religious, cultural, and social-economic orientation
6
Q
What is an example of a nursing diagnosis for the family?
A
-altered family processes: ex. change due to diagnosis; requiring coping mechanisms
7
Q
What is culturally sensitive care?
A
- holistic care
- developing knowledge
- self-awareness
8
Q
What are examples of families with special needs?
A
- situational crisis: time limited
- developmental crisis: first day of school or regressing
- hospitalization of family member
- chronic mental illness
