The nurse is working with a client who is an alcoholic and interested in stopping the addictive behavior. The nurse recommends that the client contact Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) because:

1. There is goodwill among the members which provides pleasure.
2. The group will help the client with compliance.
3. The group provides socialization in growth and development.
4. The group's members know firsthand about the difficulties of addiction.


4. The group's members know firsthand about the difficulties of addiction.

Rationale:
Alcoholics Annonymous is a self-help group designed to assist the member through support and education about alcoholism. AA does not provide pleasure to the participant; it is a support group, not a camaraderie group. A normative function group attempts to enforce standards and assist members with compliance. Socialization groups assist the member to develop and grow in a social manner.

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