The nurse notes that a client has been previously married and participates in raising the current spouse's children from a previous marriage. How should the nurse document this family type?

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This family type is termed a reconstituted or stepfamily, where one or both of the partners have children from previous relationships. The nurse should document this type of family as reconstituted.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Has Been Previously Married