During an Assessment of a Patient's Family History, the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

During an assessment of a patient's family history, the nurse constructs a genogram. Which statement best describes a genogram?

• A) List of diseases present in a person's near relatives
• B) Graphic family tree that uses symbols to depict the gender, relationship, and age of immediate family members
• C) Drawing that depicts the patient's family members up to five generations back
• D) Description of the health of a person's children and grandchildren

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Definitions:

Accounting Equation

The fundamental equation of double-entry bookkeeping, reflecting that assets equal liabilities plus owner's equity.

Owner's Equity

Owner's equity represents the owner's stakes or claims against the assets of a business, equal to the total assets minus total liabilities.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a business or individual owes to others, which are expected to be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits like cash or goods.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a business that are expected to benefit future operations.