A patient asks a nurse, "What is the primary aim of self-help groups for alcohol abusers?" The nurse should reply, "The goal is first to:
a. always be available to help others with an addiction.".
b. commit to always strive for total abstinence.".
c. find and rely on the help of the member's sponsor.".
d. admit powerlessness over the addiction.".
B
Although all the options are expectations in the program, admitting to having alcoholism and staying alcohol-free are the aims of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program.
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A) Assist him to a standing position. B) Tell him he has to void to be discharged. C) Pour cold water over his genitalia. D) Ask his wife to assist with the urinal.