A nurse is working with a patient. When the nurse asks about family members, the patient states that it includes my spouse, children, and aunt and uncle. How will the nurse describe this type of family?

A) Nuclear
B) Blended
C) Extended
D) Alternative

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

Nuclear

Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom or to energy produced by the alteration of atomic nuclei.

Blended

A term commonly used to describe a mix or combination of elements, which can refer to education models, food ingredients, or other scenarios where components are mixed.