The nurse concludes that a significant goal of the care plan for an alcoholic patient has been met when the patient makes which statement?
a. "I drink because I'm lonely."
b. "All my difficulties are related to my drinking."
c. "I wouldn't need to drink if I had my family back."
d. "My drinking helps me cope with the stress of my job."
ANS: B
A major goal for the successful treatment of alcoholics is to have them express responsibility for their behavior.
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