A Couple Has Been Married for 20 Years

question 10

Multiple Choice

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.

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