When a client's wife asked whether the nurse would like a tour of the yard and her gardens,the nurse agreed immediately.Considering the limited time the nurse had to spend with the family,why did the nurse agree to tour the gardens?

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Data about the family's physical environment,such as the presence of accident hazards,screens,plumbing,and cooking facilities,help the nurse (1)plan care that matches or supplements family resources and (2)identify potential health problems.The nurse may also be able to complete the other things suggested as responses;however,the main reason why the nurse is touring the garden is to identify potential hazards.An environmental assessment is not used for completing a genogram.

When a Client's Wife Asked Whether the Nurse Would Like