A mother reports that she and her husband have had one child together, but both have children from previous marriages living in their home. The nurse will base the care planning on what type of family?
a. Nuclear
b. Blended
c. Alternate
d. Extended
ANS: B
A blended family involves the remarriage of persons with children.
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