When a single parent of three communicates with her children, she often refuses the requests they
make but manages to give subtle nonverbal messages that indicate the child may do the opposite of
what she says.
The nurse who observes this should assess the behavior as
a. permissive.
b. dysfunctional.
c. defensive.
d. supportive.
B
Giving unclear or contradictory messages is a dysfunctional pattern of communication. Messages
should be clear and unequivocal. Permissive parenting would allow the children to do as they
pleased. Defensiveness would be suggested by trying to protect self from perceived attack.
Supportive parenting would provide clear communication.
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