When speaking with a teen about his/her home environment, the assessment should consist of:
1. Review of the relationship with the parents and siblings.
2. Assessing where the child sleeps.
3. Assessing the types of food provided.
4. Assessing school performance.
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1. Interactions between family members enable the nurse to assess the primary circle of support.
2. Sleeping arrangements do not give an indication as to the support of the teen.
3. Food is not a part of the primary support.
4. School performance is not part of the home environment assessment.
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