A nurse is helping a client's family prepare to have an intervention that hopefully will encourage the alcoholic father to realize the need for change
Which of the following instructions by the nurse to the client's family members would be most effective? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Express your love and your belief that he can change."
b. "Point out that his behavior is his choice and his responsibility."
c. "Let him know that you understand how much he loves being with his drinking pals and that you agree that their friendship is important."
d. "Remind him that entering treatment is better than going to prison."
ANS: A, B
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