A depressed 21-year-old client has lived with his mother ever since the death of his father 3 years ago. After the client received a college acceptance, the mother repeatedly states, "That's wonderful. I'll be fine all alone"
How would the nurse interpret the mother's statements? A. The mother is withholding supportive messages.
B. The mother is expressing denigrating remarks.
C. The mother is communicating indirectly.
D. The mother is using double-bind communication.
D
The client's mother says she is fine with him going away to college but then tries to make him feel guilty about her being left alone. The client is in a no-win situation because his mother has given a mixed message—a double-bind communication.
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