Identify One or More Choices That Best Complete the Statement

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.