A Family Came in to Discuss a Problem with One

question 24

Multiple Choice

A family came in to discuss a problem with one of their children. Which of the following family behaviors would be concerning to the nurse?

• A) Each family member made supportive comments about each other.
• B) Every Sunday the family attends religious services together.
• C) Family members made humorous comments about their life together.
• D) The family seemed to rather quickly determine priorities for action.
• E) The family wanted the nurse to decide what they should do.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The passive movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

ATP

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is a high-energy molecule that stores and supplies the cell with needed energy for various biological processes through the transfer of a phosphate group.

Facilitated Diffusion

A method of passive transport, mediated by carrier proteins, that allows molecules to cross the cell membrane without energy input, from higher to lower concentration.