The clinic nurse listens closely as Tina, a mother of two, describes her husband's dependence on oxycodone terephthalate (Percocet), which began following knee surgery last year
Although the prescription was finished some time ago, her husband continues to obtain and take the Percocet and describe to her his "need" for the medication. Tina has been doing all of the yard work, child care, and meal preparation because of her husband's pain and "need". Tina's role would best be described by the nurse as that of an:
A) Enabler
B) Overstressed parent
C) Impaired caregiver
D) Inadequate dyad partner
A
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