During the admission of a home care patient, the nurse learns the patient is married, has no pets, and has two daughters who live nearby and a mother who is in a nursing home in a suburb across town. Which of the following would the nurse consider as the patient's family?

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The patient's family includes their spouse and daughters who live nearby, as they are likely to be involved in the patient's care and support. The mother who is in a nursing home may also be considered part of the patient's family, but may not be directly involved in the patient's home care. Pets are not considered family members in this context.

During the Admission of a Home Care Patient, the Nurse