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The population of families in which a child has a chronic condition is steadily increasing due to technological advances and reduction of residential institutions. These families face a potentially disruptive situation without established support systems. Nurses frequently interact with this population and must assess their needs and plan interventions that support family functioning. A framework for nursing assessment from a generic rather than medical diagnostic perspective is offered in this article. Assessment and intervention strategies for working with these families are proposed.
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