Paragraph 1: The traditional definition of family is parents and offspring living together, but today's definition is more complex and diverse, including single-parent families, LGBTQ+ families, children raised by relatives, and people together out of friendship rather than bloodlines. Pets are also sometimes considered family members. The family systems theory states that family members influence each other and the family unit as a whole, though each member remains an independent thinker. For nursing care, it is important to understand a patient's family structure, whether traditional or not. Paragraph 2: The definition of family is individual to each patient and can include those chosen to be family through close relationships rather than just biology. It is important for nurses to acknowledge