Fundamentals of Nursing
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Author: Carol Taylor PhD MSN RN, Carol Lillis MSN RN, Pamela Lynn MSN RN
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When a family is considered as a system, the individual behavior is affected by his or her family, also any changes in the behavior of the individual in turn influence the family. The family stressor includes changes in the structure of the family and role, the emotion of guilt, helplessness, absence of control over common practice and trouble for financial strength. On the other hand, the family can also produce the social support required to help the patient to adjust and manage stress.
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