During a family meeting, the nurse observes tension between siblings and parents, and it becomes clear that the family seldom negotiates new roles after one parent’s death. What key concept in family systems theory does this indicate?
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Correct answer: Role rigidity and dysfunction
The family’s inability to negotiate shifting roles shows rigidity, which is a hallmark of dysfunctional family dynamics.
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