"The wife of the client diagnosed with chronic alcoholism tells the nurse, ""I have to call his work just about every Monday to let them know he is ill or he will lose his job."" Which would be the nurse's best response?
"A. ""I'm sure that this must be hard for you. Tell me about your concerns.""
B. ""You are afraid he will lose his source of income.""
C. ""Why would you call in for your husband? Can't he do this?""
D. ""Are you aware that when you do this your are enabling him?""
Ans: D. ""Are you aware that when you do this your are enabling him?""
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