Why Is It Important for Some Families to Construct a Genogram

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for some families to construct a genogram? The genogram:

• A) Allows nurses to diagnose disease patterns
• B) Brings the family together to do a mutual task
• C) Shows family history and patterns of health-related information
• D) Provides a visual diagram of the family unit in relation to other subsystems

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