Family dynamics consist of positive and negative characteristics. This topic covers nursing care of diverse families, their relationships, and times of crisis. Additionally, the content will cover the nurse’s ethical role and reporting obligation for clients experiencing assault, abuse, neglect, and intimate partner violence.
Objectives:
- Describe the influence of diverse family dynamics on client-centered care.
- Determine the nurse's role and reporting obligation when caring for clients experiencing assault, abuse, neglect, and intimate partner violence.
- Utilize the nursing process to plan family-centered, holistic, and culturally sensitive care for clients experiencing ethical issues.
- Discuss interdisciplinary health care team collaboration for reportable events and promoting safety and quality care.