The nurse is performing a family assessment. What type of family should the nurse identify when both parents work?
1. An extended family
2. An extended kin family
3. A traditional nuclear family
4. A dual-career/dual-earner family
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Explanation:
1. An extended family is defined as couples who share household and childrearing responsibilities with parents, siblings, or other relatives.
2. An extended kin family is a specific form of an extended family.
3. The traditional nuclear family is defined as a husband/provider, a wife who stays home, and children.
4. A dual-career/dual-earner family is characterized by both parents working, by either choice or necessity.
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