A Nurse Asked a Family If They'd Work with Her

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse asked a family if they'd work with her to create a family genogram.The mother asked,"Why would you want to know so much about our family?" Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A)"A genogram helps you see how some problems run in families.Your children will need to know this."
• B)"If you're willing to share,we can discuss family history and possibly some hereditary health issues."
• C)"Please be assured you don't have to answer any question you don't want to answer."
• D)"Why would you want to keep your family members secret? Is there some problem?"

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