The spouse of a patient with alcoholism asks, "How do I respond in a helpful way even though this abuse is so harmful to my family?" The nurse's best response would be:
a. "Search the house regularly for hidden alcohol.".
b. "Include your spouse in family activities whether or not drinking has occurred.".
c. "Make your spouse responsible for the consequences of the disruptive behavior.".
d. "Refuse to be supportive when your spouse is under the influence of alcohol.".
C
Dysfunctional families often try to protect the patient, avoid confrontation, and blame themselves. These are called enabling behaviors. Making the patient responsible for the consequences of drinking is difficult and usually requires professional support and/or involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
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