Mary is the mother of a six-year-old son, James, with cerebral palsy.

Mary is the mother of a six-year-old son, James, with cerebral palsy. James uses wheelchair to attend school. However, lately he has had a tutor in the home because of declining health. James is being seen in the clinic for possible pneumonia.

Effective family focused nursing actions should focus on which of the following core processes?
1. Cathexis
2. Coordination
3. Caregiving
4. All of the above

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: 4
All family processes of emotional bonds, coordination, and caregiving would be important in caregiving of a child with a chronic disability.