The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension. The client reveals that his son just started taking medication to lower his cholesterol, his mother had a stroke at 72, his father died of a heart attack at 57, and his grandfather died of a heart attack at 52. He has a very close relationship with his mom, who lives with him so that he can take care of her. The nurse plans to create a diagram of the family dynamics. Which of the following is most appropriate?

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A.This is correct. A genogram diagrams the family's internal structure and relations. It contains at least three generations and may contain some health information. The purpose of the genogram is to give a visual overview of the family.
B.This is incorrect. An ecomap diagrams the family's interactions with those outside the family.
C.This is incorrect. A structural assessment identifies the members of the family, their connection to those outside the family, and the family's context. A structural assessment is not recorded as a diagram, although a genogram or ecomap may be a component of a structural assessment.
D.This is incorrect. A developmental assessment helps the nurse understand the family's stage in the developmental life cycle.

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