A parent is admitted to a chemical dependency treatment unit. The patient's spouse and adolescent children attend a family session. Which initial assessment question should the nurse ask of family members?
a. "What changes are most important to you?"
b. "How are feelings expressed in your family?"
c. "What types of family education would benefit your family?"
d. "Can you identify a long-term goal for improved functioning?"
ANS: B
It is important to understand family characteristics, particularly in a family under stress. Expression of feelings is an important aspect of assessment of the family's function (or dysfunction). The distracters relate more to outcome identification and planning interventions, both of which should be delayed until the assessment is complete.
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