A couple has been married for 20 years. They argue constantly, belittle feelings, and continuously contradict each other. During a therapy session, the nurse documents "Marital schism." What does the nurse mean by this documentation?
A. The couple has a compatible marriage relationship.
B. The husband has a dominant relationship over the wife.
C. The couple has an enmeshed relationship.
D. The couple has an incompatible marriage relationship.
D
A marital schism is a state of chronic disequilibrium and discord. This describes this couple's marriage.
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