When acting as a fictive kin, in which activity will a paid caregiver engage?
a. being responsible for paying the client's bills
b. organizing the client's birthday celebration
c. accompanying the client to doctor's appointments
d. assuring the client has clean, appropriate clothing available
ANS: B
Fictive kin are nonrelatives who become surrogate family members. These individuals take on instrumental and affectional attributes of family such as described in the correct option. The remaining options lack the element of affection and familial concern.
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