1. Using the family structural theory how can families created following second marriages learn to function as one?

2. Which theoretical perspective, that guides the nursing process with assessment of the family, do you find to be the most helpful and effective? Why is this theory more appealing to you than the others?

3. Select a family to complete a family health assessment. Before interviewing the family, develop three open-ended, family-focused questions for each of the following health patterns:

1. values, health perception 2. Nutrition 3. Sleep/rest 4. Elimination 5. Activity/exercise 6.

Cognitive 7. Sensory-perception 8. Self-perception 9. Role relationship 10. Sexuality 11. Summarize the findings for each functional health pattern for the family you have selected. Identify two or more wellness nursing diagnoses based on your family assessment. Wellness and family nursing diagnoses are different than standard nursing diagnoses. Objective 1. Explain the elements of family structure theory and the concepts of family health. 2. Assess families using the fundamentals of systems theory. 3. Compile various health promotion strategies utilized by families.