The Nurse Selects the Family Systems Theory as a Guide

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse selects the family systems theory as a guide for providing care to a family. Which concept of this theory should the nurse use to maintain the stability of this family? Select all that apply.

• A) The whole is more than the sum of its parts.
• B) All parts of the system are interconnected.
• C) Families develop and change over time.
• D) Systems can be organized into subsystems.
• E) There is a boundary between the system and the environment.

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