The nurse is caring for a patient who is an alcoholic. The patient's daughter states, "I don't understand why my mother keeps buying beer for my dad. She won't admit that he's an alcoholic." Which of the following is the best response by the nur
A) "Your father would still be an alcoholic even if your mother didn't buy his beer."
B) "Your mother is trying to keep your family functioning."
C) "Your father is an enabler."
D) "If your mother stopped buying beer for your father he would most likely stop drinking."
Ans: B
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