The aim of this written assessment item is to consider the nursing assessment of a family and plan evidenced based care. When an infant, young child or adolescent experiences a health or social issue,...

The aim of this written assessment item is to consider the nursing assessment of a family and plan evidenced based care. When an infant, young child or adolescent experiences a health or social issue, the issue can impact upon all family members. Nurses working in acute care and community settings need to understand the functioning of the family unit so they can care for and assist the whole family. There are several family assessment tools that may be used by nurses to perform a family assessment, and it is important to understand the strengths and the limitations of any tool you use in clinical practice to provide a family-centred and partnership approach to your nursing care.