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Fundamentals Ch. 12
The Family
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/09/2010

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suprasystem
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community, city, state, healthcare systems that surround the family
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subsystems
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siblings, marital couple are examples of...
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step
Definition
single parents remarry with children raised by primary parent...what kind of family?
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blended
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single parents marry and raise children together (brady bunch, what kind of family?
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by learning how decisions made
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how do you assess the family?
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general systems theory
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focuses on interactions between systems (family members or multiple families) & changes that result from interactions. processed focused
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structural functional theory
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sA family is a social system w/ functional requirements
A family is a small group possessing certain features common to small groups
The family accomplishes functions that serve both the individual and society
Individuals act according to internalized norms that are learned through socialization
- Outcome focused
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adapting to new roles creates stress
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what is a health risk factor for childless and childbearing couples?
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experience financial difficulties, illness and injury create risks to family health
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what are some health risk factors for families with young children?
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risk taking behavior, dealing with aging grandparents
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family health risk factors for families with adolescents?
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falls and trauma risks, risk for social isolation, maintaining good nutrition
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families with older adults?
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