Friedman Family Assessment Model
Friedman Family Assessment
Rashell Myers
NUR 405
February 14, 2011
Deborah Schultz R.N., M.N.
Friedman Family Assessment
The Friedman Family Assessment Model draws heavy on the structure-function framework and on developmental as system theory. The model takes a broad approach to family assessment, which views families as a subsystem of society. The family is viewed as an open social system ((Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008).
In this paper the subject to identify is a family assessment using the Friedman Family Assessment Model, including three nursing diagnosis.
Friedman Family Assessment Model
Identifying Data The Lazar family resides in Whittier California. This is a two parent family in which 42-year-old Steve (S) is the husband and biological father who works as a truck driver for a distribution company and his wife Maria (M) also the biological mother is a stay-at-home mother. S is Romanian and M is from Mexico both residing in California for 26 years. S and M have two daughters Jennifer (J) 16 and six months pregnant, and Liz (L) 19. The Lazar family is middle-class and follows Catholic practices. M does not speak English; S speaks English, Spanish, and Romanian fluently. Dietary habits are traditional as well as home décor. S and M have High school diplomas although do not have a college education. J is currently in adult school and L attends Rio Hondo College.
Developmental Stage and History of Family S and M have living parents; S is close with his family and frequently interacts with them. M was raised by her grandmother so she does not have a close relationship with her mother however, M grandmother has since deceased. M does not have siblings and S is close with is siblings still. Developmental task of the family are somewhat accomplished according to age, although M feels in competition with society and the pressure that it brings. J has not developed a balance between freedom and responsibility as evidence by her pregnancy. L is on
Rashell Myers
NUR 405
February 14, 2011
Deborah Schultz R.N., M.N.
Friedman Family Assessment
The Friedman Family Assessment Model draws heavy on the structure-function framework and on developmental as system theory. The model takes a broad approach to family assessment, which views families as a subsystem of society. The family is viewed as an open social system ((Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008).
In this paper the subject to identify is a family assessment using the Friedman Family Assessment Model, including three nursing diagnosis.
Friedman Family Assessment Model
Identifying Data The Lazar family resides in Whittier California. This is a two parent family in which 42-year-old Steve (S) is the husband and biological father who works as a truck driver for a distribution company and his wife Maria (M) also the biological mother is a stay-at-home mother. S is Romanian and M is from Mexico both residing in California for 26 years. S and M have two daughters Jennifer (J) 16 and six months pregnant, and Liz (L) 19. The Lazar family is middle-class and follows Catholic practices. M does not speak English; S speaks English, Spanish, and Romanian fluently. Dietary habits are traditional as well as home décor. S and M have High school diplomas although do not have a college education. J is currently in adult school and L attends Rio Hondo College.
Developmental Stage and History of Family S and M have living parents; S is close with his family and frequently interacts with them. M was raised by her grandmother so she does not have a close relationship with her mother however, M grandmother has since deceased. M does not have siblings and S is close with is siblings still. Developmental task of the family are somewhat accomplished according to age, although M feels in competition with society and the pressure that it brings. J has not developed a balance between freedom and responsibility as evidence by her pregnancy. L is on
References: Carpenito-Moyet, L. J. (2010). Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis (13th ed.). Chester, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2008). Public Health Nursing (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.