The nurse notes that in a family the mother handles all discipline, all finances, and the father is emotionally distant. What can this unbalanced role distribution lead to?
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Correct answer: Role overload for one member and neglect of another's role
Uneven role distribution and poorly defined boundaries can overload one member and reduce family cohesion, which is characteristic of dysfunctional dynamics.
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