Although the family as a whole differs from individual members, the measure of family health is more than a summary of the health of all members. Of the following, what areas are unique to family assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Family form
b. Family structure
c. Family function
d. Family health
e. Individual health
ANS: A, B, C, D
Although the family as a whole differs from individual members, the measure of family health is more than a summary of the health of all members. The form, structure, function, and health of the family are areas unique to family assessment. Although individual health is important, it varies from the family focus.
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