The family structure known as the communal family would best be described as a family in which:
A) the adult members share in homemaking as well as in child rearing.
B) the partners in the marriage bring children from a previous marriage into the household.
C) grandparents live in the same house with the grandchildren and their parents.
D) partners of the same sex share a household and raise children together.
A
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a. Patient will state two lifestyle modifications for weight management by (date certain). b. Patient will be compliant with treatment regimen by (date certain). c. Patient will understand the disease process by (date certain). d. Patient's blood pressure will never increase.
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a. Toilet training complete b. Inability to identify colors c. Failure to develop interpersonal skills d. Anxiety when separated from a parent
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I get so frustrated when he doesn't even know who I am and fights me." Which response would BEST use commendation to encourage and reinforce the wife's strengths? a. "You have provided excellent care to him every day for several years; let's see how we can help you take care of yourself so he continues to be well cared for." b. "It's your turn to be taken care of; you deserve a medal for dealing with the situation this long." c. "It will be difficult to find someone who can take care of him as well as you have, but let's see what we can come up with." d. "I don't know how you have put up with those behaviors as long as you have; I would have given up long before this."