While admitting a young adult male into the family health clinic, the nurse asks about his occupation. The patient appears embarrassed and says, "You're going to think I'm lazy, but I stay home with our young children while my wife works." The nurse recognizes this patient is experiencing what type of conflict?

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The patient is experiencing a gender role conflict, which refers to the stress or discomfort a person might feel when their activities or behaviors don't align with the traditional expectations of their gender. In this case, the man feels embarrassed because he stays home with the children, a role traditionally associated with women, indicating a conflict with societal gender roles.

While Admitting a Young Adult Male into the Family Health