\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nWrite anything that stuck out to you concerning the challenging interactions related to dealing with families for one minute and post it here.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f\u202f<\/span> The key word that come out strongly is, \u201cknowing the family\u201d, this refers to our ability as nurses to assess family relationships, how each family member interacts with each other in times of support. Recognizing and interpreting nonverbal communication is key aspect during the assessment period, it helps us learn the family more. Handling oncology patients is very demanding in all aspects, especially at a family level, physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially, attending to family concerns helps them cope with the situations, especially as nurses, we are always near the patients, and act as advocates between family and providers. For a successful partnership for families to healthcare promotions, interviewing them is key. ( McLeod et al., 2010)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBarriers to engagement of families is the topic that I found to have the greatest impact. It is important for the nurse to identify barriers that exist within the family Caregiving structure, such as poor-functioning skills or issues with family dynamics. I also think that it is important for the nurse to anticipate specific barriers that may come up for patients and families. Identified barriers may include educational level, stress level, coping skills, concern for other family members, resources, communication, and team work. The nurse can assist a family with forming an “early alliance” and assist them with working in a functional way, together. (Zaider, et al, 2016.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nZaider TI, Banerjee SC, Manna R, Coyle N, Pehrson C, Hammonds S, Krueger CA, Bylund CL. Responding to challenging interactions with families: A training module for inpatient oncology nurses. Fam Syst Health. 2016 Sep;34(3):204-12. doi: 10.1037\/fsh0000159. PMID: 27632541; PMCID: PMC5213594.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA Sample Answer 5 For the Assignment: NRS 429 Topic 2 DQ 1<\/strong><\/h2>\nTitle: NRS 429 Topic 2 DQ 1<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nTraditionally, a family was defined as parents and children living together in a single home. Still, the US Census Bureau recognizes a family as individuals living in the same house who are related through bloodline, adoption or marriage. However, these definitions cannot completely define what a family is in today\u2019s society. There are many types of family structures. The word family may mean different things to different people. Some consider their friends and distant relatives more of a family than the traditional mother father children. Pets are considered part of the family also. When defining a family in modern times, it is important to not narrow it down to only father, mother, children. We need to consider the different type of families which may not include gender marriage or blood relatives or parents\u2019 gender may be same sex.\u00a0We have blended families, where offspring from previous marriages become sibling.\u00a0There is the family of choice where an individual chooses someone they can trust and love rather than the original bloodline relatives. Green, S. (2018) \u201cThe institute of medicine defines family broadly for end-of-life care, as not only people related by blood or marriage, but also close friends, partners, companions, and others whom patient will want as part of their care team\u201d<\/p>\n
It is important to recognize the nontraditional family structure because the individual health is closely linked to the health of the family. Green, S. (2018) understands that \u201crather than trying to determine which model and which developmental tasks are best for studying the families, Wright and Leahey (2013) believe the best approach is for nurses to view each family as an exclusive system, then assess the family\u2019s views of the meaning of changes and transitions in the family system. The nurse can then use the family\u2019s views to determine which aspects have the most impact on that system.\u201d<\/p>\n
When assessing a patient, the nurse can use the Calgary family assessment by interviewing the family members, this can save a lot of time. It is important for the nurse to connect with the family. communication and questioning of family members, gives a better understanding of issues brought out in the assessment process.<\/p>\n
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Green, S. (2018) Health Promotion: Health & wellness across the continuum. Understanding families and health promotion. Retrieved from https:\/\/lc.gcumedia.com\/nrs429vn\/health-promotion-health-and-wellness-across-the-continuum\/v1.1\/#\/chapter\/4<\/a><\/p>\n