The community health nurse is using a genogram to aid in the family assessment. What aspect of family connections and relationships is included in the genogram?
A) Influence of other systems on families
B) Influence of groups on families
C) Family relationships and their vital connections
D) Relationships across two or more generations
Ans: D
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Genograms are diagrams that show relationships across two or more generations. Ecomaps outline the influence that other systems or groups have on families. They illustrate family relationships and show vital connections, which can include religious, work, cultural, or social groups.
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