Which is an example of a family assessment?
A) Blood pressure screening
B) Home assessment for safety
C) Stress assessment for the family with a new baby
D) Assessment for normal grieving for the recently widowed
Ans: C
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Family assessments might include stress assessment for the family with a new baby. Individual assessments may include blood pressure, home assessment for safety, and assessing for normal grieving for the recently widowed.
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