A nurse is caring for a preschool-age client who was admitted for dehydration. The child lives with the parents and maternal grandparents. In which type of family does this child reside?
A) Blended family
B) Extended
C) Two-career family
D) Traditional family
Answer: B
In some cultures and as people live longer, more than two generations may live together in an extended 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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