A Family Came in to Discuss a Problem with One

question 26

Multiple Choice

A family came in to discuss a problem with one of their children.Which family behavior would be concerning to the nurse?

• A)Each family member made supportive comments about each other
• B)Every Sunday the family attends religious services together
• C)Family members made humorous comments about their life together
• D)The family seemed to rather quickly determine priorities for action
• E)The family wanted the nurse to decide what they should do.

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy involving directly addressing and managing a stressful problem or challenge to mitigate its impact.

Solution-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that emphasizes identifying and implementing practical solutions to address specific problems or stressors.

Lazarus

Refers to Richard Lazarus, a psychologist known for his theory on emotion and stress, particularly the appraisal theory of stress.

Crisis Intervention

A method of assistance provided immediately after a crisis to help individuals cope and recover from the traumatic event.