A Nurse Is Comparing Several Different Families' Developmental Stages, Using

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is comparing several different families' developmental stages, using Duvall's eight-stage family life cycle. Which person serves as a marker for a family's developmental stage in this theory?

• A) The youngest child
• B) The mother
• C) The oldest child
• D) The father

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Definitions:

Collegial Model

A framework of governance or organization characterized by equal sharing of responsibility among colleagues.

Self-Discipline

Self-discipline is the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; it refers to the capacity to pursue what one thinks is right, despite temptations to abandon it.

Internal Obligation

A personal sense of duty or responsibility that motivates individuals to act in a certain way without external pressure.

Social Planning Model

A method of intervention that emphasizes organized and collective action to address social issues and improve community well-being.