When a family visits the counseling clinic for the first time, which of following activities will the nurse complete as part of the initial family assessment?
A) Discuss the roles of the parents.
B) Outline the basic needs of the family.
C) Resolve all family conflicts.
D) Interview the family members.
Ans: D
At the beginning level, a basic family assessment requires observation, comparison, and interview.
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