A Nurse Is Working with the Family of a Pediatric

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with the family of a pediatric client. The nurse is planning to obtain an accurate family assessment. The initial step would be to:

• A)Select the most relevant family assessment tool.
• B)Establish a trusting relationship with the family.
• C)Focus primarily on the mother, learning her greatest concern.
• D)Observe the family in the home setting, since this step always proves indispensable.

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