The nurse in community health needs to conduct a family assessment within a commune but is uncertain how to proceed because family lines appear blurred. The best way to determine the family of a mother and her child is to ask the woman which of the follow
a. "How many children do you have, and who is the father of each?"
b. "Is there a register of families who are members of this commune?"
c. "Tell me about your significant other."
d. "Who are the members of your and your child's family?"
ANS: D
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