When assessing family structure, it is most important for the nurse to recognize that

a. An individual may experience many different family structures over a lifetime.
b. The variations in family structure are becoming less common.
c. The traditional nuclear family is the most common family structure.
d. There is great variation among family structures.


ANS: A

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