Which data would be a priority to the nurse doing the initial family assessment?
The school guidance counselor refers to a family with an 8-year-old child to the mental health clinic because of the child’s frequent fighting in school and truancy.
The familys perception of the problem is essential because change in any one part of a family system affects all other parts and the system as a whole. Each member of the family has been affected by the current problems related to the school system and the nurse would be interested in the data. Options A and D: The childs performance in school and the teachers attempts to solve the problem are relevant and may be assessed; however. priority would be given to the familys perception of the problem. Option B: The family education and work history may be relevant. but are not a priority.
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