A nurse makes a visit to a home where there are a number of people. The client says that several people are in her family who are not related. The nurse should
a. Ask the client why they are living in her home.
b. Ask each member to identify his or her health needs.
c. Tell the client that these people are not considered family.
d. Accept the client's definition of family.
ANS: D
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