Which of the following must be firmly established before beginning a family assessment? (Select all that apply.)

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Assessment of families requires an organized plan, including the purpose of seeing the family, which family members can be present, what you are assessing and why, and how will you obtain the necessary data. It can be assumed that the nurse would already know agency policies. It is more informative to interview the family as a whole so that you can observe family interaction (rather than focusing on interviewing each individual). Therefore, the preferred time to visit is when most family members will be available. Similarly, it is more informative to see the family in their home setting than to establish a different site for the visit.

Which of the Following Must Be Firmly Established Before Beginning