Nursing Chapter 24 Homework Promoting Family Health 139 Learning Outcome

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Describe the functions of the family.

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1. Functions of the family include securing economic resources, which

is usually done by the adult members; protecting physical health by

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Describe different types of families.

Concepts for Lecture

1. The different types of families in today’s society include the tradi-

tional family, the two–career family, the single-parent family, the ad-

olescent family, the foster family, the blended family, the

care is one of the greatest stresses faced by working parents.

The single–parent family is a family headed by a single parent.

There are many reasons for single parenthood, including death of a

spouse, separation, divorce, birth of a child to an unmarried woman,

or adoption of a child by a single man or woman.

receive. It is hoped that the fostered child can return to the birth

parent at some point or be legally and permanently adopted by other

parents.

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• Review roles enacted within families.

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Clarify functions of families.

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• Interview clients to determine the roles the

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• Have the students investigate the laws of the

state regarding gay and lesbian couples.

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Have the students write a short paper on one

of the types of families, including roles, func-

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A blended family is formed when existing family units join to-

and household management.

Gay and lesbian families are based on the same goals of caring

and commitment seen in heterosexual relationships. The structure is

as diverse as that of heterosexual families. Children raised in these

family units develop sex-role orientations and behaviors similar to

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Identify theoretical frameworks used in family health promotion.

Concepts for Lecture

1. Major theoretical frameworks used in family health promotion

include systems theory and structural-functional theory.

The family unit can also be viewed as a system. Its members are

encourage members to adapt beliefs and practices to meet the chang-

ing demands of society, seek out information, and use community

resources.

The structural-functional theory focuses on family structure and

function. The structural component of the theory addresses the

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Have the students write a short paper applying

the systems theory or structural-functional

theory to their own families. Discuss in class.

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family health risk factors.

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Identify the components of a family health assessment.

Concepts for Lecture

1. Components of the family assessment include family structure,

3. A family’s roles and functions include certain family members

working outside the home, their type of work and satisfaction with it,

4. The family’s physical health status is affected by the current physical

5. Interaction patterns are ways of expressing affection, love, sorrow,

6. Family values may include cultural and religious orientations; the

degree to which cultural practices are followed; use of leisure time

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Coping resources are determined by the degree of emotional support

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Identify common risk factors for family health problems.

Concepts for Lecture

1. Common risk factors regarding family health include maturity

factors, heredity factors, gender or race, sociologic factors, and

lifestyle factors.

in health-promoting behaviors.

Individuals born into families with a history of certain diseases

are at greater risk of developing these conditions.

Gender or race may predispose individuals to specific health

risks. For example, men are at greater risk of having cardiovascular

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• Ask the students to complete a family assessment

on their own families.

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Demonstrate how to complete a genogram.

clients and share with the class.

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• Have the students provide additional examples of

maturity, gender or race, sociologic, and lifestyle

risk factors.

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Discuss the nurse’s role in identifying and

assisting families with risk factors.

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the onset of disease can be delayed through lifestyle modifications.

Other important lifestyle considerations are exercise, stress

management, and rest.

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Develop nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions pertaining to family

functioning.

Concepts for Lecture

1. Data gathered during a family assessment may lead to the following

nursing diagnoses:

• Interrupted family processes: a change in family relationships

2. Nursing needs to focus on assisting the family to plan realistic

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Anticipatory guidance may assist well-functioning families in preparing

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Provide the students with several family case

studies. Divide students into groups and have

each group develop nursing diagnoses,

goals/outcomes, and interventions and share

these with the class.

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