A client remarks to the nurse "The family therapist mentioned that our family is enmeshed. Can you
tell me what that means?" The best reply from the nurse would be
a. "It means that your family members do not have a strong sense of their own
individual selves.".
b. "It means that your communication patterns often give double messages. Your
body language does not match the meaning of what you say.".
c. "Enmeshment refers to the tendency of your family to try to maintain balance.
When the balance tips, you take measures to restore the balance.".
d. "Enmeshment refers to blaming the weakest family member for all the troubles of
the family.".
A
Enmeshed families have unclear distinctions among family members. Option B refers to double-bind
communication. Option C, the seeking of balance, refers to family homeostasis. Option D refers to
scapegoating.
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