A nurse is working with a particular cultural group in which it is not uncommon for parents to live with their married children and to assist with childrearing and discipline issues. This is an example of which type of family?
1. Two-career family
2. Blended family
3. Intragenerational family
4. Traditional family
3. Intragenerational family
Rationale:
In some cultures and as people live longer, more than two generations may live together in an intragenerational setting. A two-career family is one where both partners are employed. A blended family occurs when existing family units join together to form new families. A traditional family is viewed as an autonomous unit in which both parents reside in the home.
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