A nurse is conducting a family assessment as part of the process for services provided through the community. Which part of the assessment should provide the nurse with the best information in identifying existing or potential health problems?
1. Ecomap
2. Genogram
3. Cultural assessment
4. Family communication patterns
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: An ecomap provides a visualization of how the family unit interacts with the external community—for example, schools, religious commitments, occupational duties, and recreational pursuits.
Rationale 2: The health history is one of the most effective ways of identifying existing or potential health problems. A genogram will help the nurse to visualize how all family members are genetically related to each other and how patterns of chronic conditions are present within the family unit.
Rationale 3: A cultural assessment will provide information about the health beliefs and health practices of a particular family.
Rationale 4: Family communication patterns determine the family's ability to function as a cooperative, growth-producing unit.
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