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:

Environmental Circumstances

The physical, social, and cultural settings or factors that surround and affect the life of an organism or community.

Anger

An intense emotional response often involving agitation and potentially aggressive behavior in reaction to perceived provocation or threats.

Behavior Genetics

The study of the role genes and the environment play in shaping behaviors.

Individual Differences

Variability among individuals in behavior, biology, and psychology that makes each person unique.