In a Family in Which the Mother and the Father

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a family in which the mother and the father differ on how to spend and save money, the parents are constantly arguing with each other.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for this couple?

• A)Assist them to develop strategies that are congruent with their values.
• B)Allow each of them to defend his or her own values.
• C)Focus on outcomes that each wants to accomplish.
• D)Divert their attention to areas in which they are successful.

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

A concept in psychology referring to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, often seen as the highest need in a hierarchy of human needs.

Unique Potential

An individual's distinct combination of skills, abilities, and inclinations that can be developed to achieve specific goals or outcomes.

Esteem Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the fourth level of human needs, including self-esteem, confidence, and respect from others.

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain's limbic system, involved in emotion regulation, decision making, and the physiological responses to potential rewards and pain.