A Family Came in to Discuss a Problem with One

question 24

Multiple Choice

A family came in to discuss a problem with one of their children. Which of the following family behaviors 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:

Secondary Traumatic Stress

The emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another, often affecting those in caregiving or therapeutic roles.

Trauma Stories

Narratives or accounts of traumatic experiences that individuals may share as part of their coping or healing process.

Cognitive Burnout

A mental state characterized by extreme mental fatigue, reduced motivation, and decreased performance, often resulting from prolonged stress or intellectual overwork.

Changed Worldview

A significant transformation in the fundamental perspective through which an individual perceives and interprets the world, often resulting from profound life experiences or revelations.