Asked by Jasmine Cibrian on Jul 13, 2024
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Which situations are most likely to place severe, disabling stress on a family? (Select all that apply.)
A) A parent needs long-term care after sustaining a severe brain injury.
B) The youngest child in a family leaves for college in another state.
C) A spouse is diagnosed with liver failure and needs a transplant.
D) Parents of three children, aged 9, 7, and 2 years, get a divorce.
E) A parent retires after working at the same job for 28 years.
Brain Injury
Damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical forces, diseases, or conditions, which can impact cognitive, physical, or emotional functioning.
Liver Failure
A severe decline in liver function resulting in the organ's inability to perform its vital tasks, such as detoxifying harmful substances and aiding in metabolism.
- Assess how families cope with and respond to mental health issues or stressful situations.
- Acknowledge and tackle the issues of caregiver stress and conflicts within parental responsibilities.
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Wisam MuthanaJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A, C, D
Explanation :
Major illnesses and divorce place severe, potentially disabling stress on families. The distracters identify normal milestones in a family's development.
Learning Objectives
- Assess how families cope with and respond to mental health issues or stressful situations.
- Acknowledge and tackle the issues of caregiver stress and conflicts within parental responsibilities.