During family counseling,a husband tells his wife to spend more time with the family,and she responds by stating,"Okay,I'll turn in my resignation tomorrow." The husband replies,"I knew it! You've always been a quitter!" How should the nurse interpret the husband's statement?

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The husband's statement is an example of double-bind communication, where he presents his wife with two contradictory messages - to spend more time with the family and to quit her job. When she chooses one message, he criticizes her for not following the other. This can create confusion and frustration for the recipient of the message.

During Family Counseling,a Husband Tells His Wife to Spend More