In the Midst of Anxiety and Concern Over the New

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the midst of anxiety and concern over the new diagnosis,it seems that every family member was distancing himself or herself from the rest of the family.What mechanism would the nurse recognize that the family members are using?

• A)Anger reduction strategies
• B)Double-bind communication
• C)Circumplex modeling
• D)Triangling

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Definitions:

Racemizes

Refers to the process of converting an optically active compound into a racemic mixture, meaning a blend of equal amounts of enantiomers.

Esterifies

The process by which an ester is formed, usually from the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of water.

Hydrolyzes

Refers to the chemical process where water is used to break down a compound, often a polymer, into smaller units.

Organic Product

A compound produced through an organic reaction, typically consisting of carbon atoms in combination with hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.