Nursing Care of Children
Ch. 1–7 2026 | Q&A &
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, Traditional nuclear family Married couple and their biologic children (only full brothers and sisters)
Nuclear family two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster)
Binuclear family Parents who have terminated spousal roles but continue their parenting roles
Changes that occurs with the birth/adoption of a first Parents' sense of self as they transition to new parental role
child Division of labor and roles within the relationship of couples
Relationships with grandparents
Work relationships
Increased financial responsibilities and possible loss of income
Necessary sleep habit changes
Types of Parenting include Dictatorial or authoritarian
Permissive
Democratic or authoritative
Passive
Dictatorial/authoritarian parenting Try to control the child's behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and
expectations
Permissive parenting Parents exert little or no control over the child's behaviors and consult the child
when making decisions
Democratic/authoritative parenting Parents direct the child's behavior by setting rules and explaining the reason for
each rule setting
Parents NEGATIVELY reinforce deviations from the rules.
Passive parenting Parents are uninvolved, indifferent, and emotionally removed.
Guidelines for promoting acceptable behavior in children Set clear, realistic limits and expectations that are developmentally appropriate
Validate the child's feelings and offer sympathetic explanations
Provide role modeling and reinforcement for appropriate behavior
Focus on the child's behavior when disciplining the child
Parts of family assessment History
Structure
Developmental tasks
Family characteristics
Family stressors
Environment
Family support systems
At what age do you need to consider whether a child Older school age and adolescence
wants a caregiver in the room during assessment or to be
assessed alone?
T/F: A toddler may sit on a parent's lap if desired during True; want to ensure a secure, comfortable position.
examination.