The nurse is developing a genogram. Which of the following pieces of information can be used to help identify the widowed female? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A square is used to denote the female.
2. A circle is used to denote the male.
3. A horizontal line connects the circle and the square in the middle.
4. A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape.
5. The square has a diagonal line through the square from bottom left to upper right corner.
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Rationale 1: A square is used to denote the female. A square is used to denote a male.
Rationale 2: A circle is used to denote the male. A circle is used to denote a female.
Rationale 3: A horizontal line connects the circle and the square in the middle. When a horizontal line links the circle and the square in the middle, this indicates that the male and female are married.
Rationale 4: A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape. A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape indicates the male and female are siblings.
Rationale 5: The square has a diagonal line through the square from bottom left to upper right corner. A diagonal line through the square indicates the male has died.
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