Which of the Following Statements Is Inaccurate Regarding Social Support

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is inaccurate regarding social support for a family?

• A) A nurse's educational support is often needed to provide a family with necessary informational support to manage the symptoms of an illness.
• B) A family may need instrumental support as they begin to care for a family member with a limited mobility in their home.
• C) A family may need assistance to provide emotional support when a family member is hospitalized with an acute illness.
• D) A chronically ill individual must learn to not rely on a family for social support.

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Definitions:

B State

A term that might refer to a psychological or physiological condition of an individual at a specific time, often contrasted with "A State."

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Risk Avoidance Theory

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