A CHN Researcher Wants to Know and Better Understand How

question 3

Multiple Choice

A CHN researcher wants to know and better understand how the chronic illness of a child can affect a family's communication patterns, relationships, role expectations, and role behaviours. Which type of family nursing theory would best address the purpose of the CHN's research?

• A) Developmental theory
• B) Interactional theory
• C) Structure-function theory
• D) Systems theory

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Definitions:

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, increasing lung volume.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs after a normal exhalation.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, a measure of pulmonary health and function.

Serengeti

A vast ecosystem in East Africa known for its rich wildlife and for the annual migration of millions of animals.