The nurse visits a household that consists of an elderly person living with nonrelatives. Which of the following describes this type of household?
a. Single-family household
b. Family household
c. Nonfamily household
d. Family demographic trend
ANS: C
By definition, a nonfamily may consist of a householder living alone or a householder living with nonrelatives, such as boarders or roommates. Single-family and family households include a householder and at least one other member related by birth, marriage, or adoption. This is not a description of a family demographic trend.
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