During the initial interview, a nurse–therapist has created a genogram on a whiteboard utilizing the input of the family members. What is an advantage of using genograms in family therapy?
A) Hierarchies of power can be represented graphically.
B) Family members can identify who is most important in the immediate and extended family.
C) A concise diagram of family relationships is produced, including significant information.
D) Potential goals for therapy can be identified.
Ans: C
While constructing a genogram may lead to the identification of goals or the relative importance of family members, the primary benefits involve the comprehensiveness and conciseness of such diagrams and the information about individuals that they reveal and record
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