A nurse was creating an ecomap for a family, which consisted of a 3-ye

A nurse was creating an ecomap for a family, which consisted of a 3-year-old girl, an 8-year-old boy, and their mother. Which of the following questions would be useful for the nurse to ask?

a. “Are you involved with any groups or resources in the community?”
b. “Can you tell me about your extended family wherever they live?”
c. “Have you thought about what would happen if you needed help?”
d. “What were the causes of death for your older family members?”

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ANS: A
The ecomap is another classic tool that is used to depict a family’s linkages to their suprasystems. The nurse can note people, institutions, and agencies significant to the family with some notations as to the nature of the ties that exist. Knowing what resources the family is currently able to assess will help the nurse know what resources to suggest to the family.