A nurse using family systems theory to work with patients and their families would do which of the following?
A) Assess how school, work, and church impact the family.
B) Describe the developmental stage the family is in.
C) Determine if there are any family secrets or taboos.
D) Listen to how information is shared with providers.
E) Observe how family members interact with each other.

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Family systems theory considers family boundaries (how the family interacts with the outside world)and looks at interaction among all the members,as the family unit itself is considered more important than the individuals within it.Boundaries can also be assessed in part by determining if there are family secrets or taboos (closed boundaries)or if information is shared too freely (open boundaries).Developmental stages of the family are not considered in family systems theory,but are part of Duvall's family developmental stages and theory.

A Nurse Using Family Systems Theory to Work with Patients