A nurse is determining which family assessment tool would be best to implement with a family when planning home visits for health promotion. Which of the following criteria should the nurse use to evaluate these tools?
a. The number of questions asked on the assessment tool
b. The linkages of the assessment to Healthy People 2020
c. The amount of involvement that the family has in completing the tool
d. The capability of the tool to assess goals and outcomes
Answer: c. The amount of involvement that the family has in completing the tool
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