Identify One or More Choices That Best Complete the Statement

question 14

Multiple Choice

Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
-A widowed parent of two children informs the nurse of an upcoming marriage to a woman who has three children. The expressed intention is to adopt the three stepchildren. Which definition of family will the nurse apply? Select all that apply.

• A)A nuclear family after the adoption of the stepchildren.
• B)A nonnuclear family after the marriage has taken place.
• C)A blended family after the marriage of the adults occurs.
• D)A nuclear family before adoption if all children live in the home.
• E)A blended family after the intention of marriage is expressed.

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Definitions:

Actin

A protein that is essential for the contraction of muscle cells and plays a role in various types of cell movement and structure.

Blood

A vital bodily fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.

Cartilage

A flexible, connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, joints, and ear.

Nerve

A bundle of fibers that transmits electrical impulses toward and away from the brain and central nervous system.