When a Family Is in a Transitional Phase of the Life

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a family is in a transitional phase of the life cycle perspective (e.g.,birth of a first child) ,it is important for the nurse to do which of the following?

• A) Accept that this is usually a time of decreased stress and anxiety.
• B) Use the knowledge of stress and coping to assist in family care.
• C) Explain that the health of one family member does not depend on the family system.
• D) Draw on psychological theory as the major basis for family care.

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