A husband/father who is disabled with chronic back pain has progressed with rehabilitation to being
able to do light household chores and care for his 5-year-old son.
The wife/mother decides to attend
a 2-year nursing program to provide income for the family. The husband tells everyone he is
delighted with the decision, but shortly after his wife begins classes the husband finds his pain is so
severe that he must return to being on bed rest and give up his household responsibilities. This
scenario is an example of
a. scapegoating.
b. triangulation.
c. placating.
d. double-bind communication.
D
In this situation the husband's verbal response to his wife returning to school is positive, but his
behavioral response is negative. The wife is placed in a no-win situation. Option A: Scapegoating
refers to blaming one family member for the family's problems. Option B: Triangulation refers to
drawing in a third person to stabilize an unstable relationship between two persons. Option C:
Placating refers to a way of keeping peace within the family by taking the blame for another's
behavior.
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a. show concern. b. report changes in the plan of care designed by the team. c. confirm the ongoing reimbursement. d. plan for changes in the scope of care.
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