The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Development of a Family

The nurse is preparing to assess the development of a family new to the clinic. The nurse understands that which of the following is the primary use of a family assessment tool?

A) Obtain a comprehensive medical history of family members.
B) Determine to which clinic the client should be referred.
C) Predict how a family will likely change with the addition of children.
D) Understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of members.