The family nurse completes a genogram map when conducting a family assessment. Appropriate information the nurse should include in the genogram map includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Congenital diseases in the family
B.
Country of origin for family members
C.
Dates of birth for all family members
D.
Dates of divorce and deaths for family members
E.
Three or more generations
ANS: A, C, D, E
The genogram may be used to highlight generational influences of behaviors, illnesses, vocational information, or any other pertinent information that provides a larger picture of patterns that exert influence on the family's current situation. The genogram should include at least three family generations and should list dates of births, divorces, deaths, stillbirths, and other pertinent elements of family information.
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