The Nurse Assesses the Communication in a Family That Includes

question 48

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses the communication in a family that includes a single mother,a teenage son and daughter,and a grandmother.During the family interview,the daughter answers many questions while the son and mother are quiet and the grandmother is absent.What conclusions can the nurse make about this family?

• A) The communication patterns are healthy.
• B) The daughter may have a lot of power.
• C) The grandmother does not want to be involved.
• D) The grandmother may have little power.
• E) The mother and son may have a coalition.

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