You are working in a clinic which focuses on holistic treatment of the entire family. When reviewing information on family nursing you realize that: (Select all that apply.)
a. one out of every 5 children have been adopted
b. one out of every 3 Americans is a member of a stepfamily
c. of all marriages, 43% are remarriages for one of the adults
d. of all first marriages, 52–62% end in divorce
e. stepfamilies are one of the more typical family structures
f. divorced persons remarry within ten years (64% within five years).
B, C, D, E, F
Of all first marriages, 52–62% end in divorce. Of all marriages, 43% are remarriages for one of the adults. Divorced persons remarry within ten years (64% within five years) resulting in 1 out of every 3 Americans being a member of a stepfamily, and stepfamilies becoming one of the more typical family structures.
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by? 1. "Mature men" personalities 2. "Armored men" personalities 3. "Self-haters" personalities 4. "Rocking chair" personalities
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