After 5 years of marriage, a client couple has experienced two miscarriages. The nurse is speaking to the wife after a recent positive pregnancy test. The wife is worried that the added financial and emotional stress may increase her husband's drinking but is reluctant to discuss the issue with him. She feels that ignoring the issue will keep peace in the family. She says that she often avoids conversations that may lead to conflict. What category does her behavior fall under?

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A.This is correct. Roles are the established patterns of behavior for family members; a role is consistent behavior in a particular situation. The wife often avoids stressful conversations with her husband.
B.This is incorrect. Nonverbal communication focuses on the various nonverbal and paraverbal messages that family members communicate.
C.This is incorrect. Problem solving is the family's ability to solve its own problems effectively.
D.This is incorrect. The alliances and coalitions category focuses on the directionality, balance, and intensity of relationships between family members or between families and nurses.

After 5 Years of Marriage, a Client Couple Has Experienced