A 7-year-old patient tells you that "Grandpa, Mommy, Daddy, and my brother live at my house." The nurse identifies this family type as:

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An extended family includes family members beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, living together or in close proximity. In the given scenario, the presence of Grandpa in addition to the child's parents and sibling indicates an extended family type.

A 7-Year-Old Patient Tells You That "Grandpa, Mommy, Daddy, and My