Which Information Is the Nurse Most Likely to Find When

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which information is the nurse most likely to find when assessing the family of a patient with a serious mental illness?

• A) The family exhibits many characteristics of dysfunctional families.
• B) Several family members have serious problems with their physical health.
• C) Power in the family is maintained in the parental dyad and rarely delegated.
• D) Stress from living with a mentally ill member has challenged the family's function.

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Definitions:

Type A Orientation

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, impatience, aggression, and a constant sense of urgency, often linked to higher stress levels and achievement orientation.

Authoritarianism

A governing or leadership style characterized by absolute or blind obedience to authority, as opposed to individual freedom and related to centralization of power.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait that involves manipulation and exploitation of others, a lack of morality, and a focus on self-interest and deception.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.