A Nurse Is Working with a Pediatric Client

A nurse is working with a pediatric client. When obtaining an accurate family assessment, which initial step is the most appropriate?

A) Establish a trusting relationship with the family.
B) Select the most relevant family-assessment tool.
C) Focus primarily upon the mother, while learning her greatest concern.
D) Observe the family in the home setting, since this step always proves indispensable.