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Freidman Family Assessment Laura Jones August 22, 2011 Nur/405 Beth Edwards, MSN, FNP-BC Friedman Family Assessment A community health nurse cares for individuals and families through comprehensive and continuing care. The community health care nurse is not restricted to the care of one particular age group of population. The community health nurse encourages all participates to contribute in the education, promotion and maintenance of good health. According to Stanhope and Lancaster (2008), family nursing assessment is the cornerstone of family nursing interventions. Stanhope and Lancaster (2008), also state that by using a systemic process, family problems areas are identified and family strengths are emphasized as building†¦show more content†¦The couple lives in a middle class neighborhood. The elementary school is 2 miles away. The closest supermarket is approximately seven miles away. The closest fire station is approximately 1o miles away and the closest police station is approximately 15 miles from their home. JM and MM report that the crime rate in the area is low. MM sister lives approximately four miles away and her parents live approximately 30 miles away. JM has no family close. Family Structure and Function Communication between this couple feels tense. MM is the primary decision maker however she complains that JM is never happy with her decisions. Finances are very tight for this couple. Although the oldest child attends pre-k she must attend before and after school and the daycare the younger child attends. This cost the family $800 per month. MM has mentioned in conversations that she is resentful that JM eats fast food a lot and consumes a lot of alcohol and this cause’s even more financial stress. 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