A nurse is performing a family assessment. A father and mother who work are considered what type of family?
1. A traditional nuclear family
2. A dual-career/dual-earner family
3. An extended family
4. An extended kin family
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Rationale:
1. The traditional nuclear family is defined as a husband/provider, a wife who stays home, and children.
2. A dual-career/dual-earner family is characterized by both parents working, by either choice or necessity.
3. An extended family is defined as couples who share household and childrearing responsibilities with parents, siblings, or other relatives.
4. An extended kin family is a specific form of an extended family.
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