A mother is concerned because her adolescent son is always in trouble for fighting at school and always seems to be angry. She mentions that her husband drinks a bit
Which understanding will guide the nurse's response?
a.
The boy is displaying antisocial behavior and should be evaluated for mental illness.
b.
The boy is displaying one of the typical defense patterns of children of alcoholics and should receive immediate treatment.
c.
The mother is displaying her own anger with her husband's drinking, and she needs immediate intervention.
d.
The boy is only one member of the family affected by alcoholism, and all members should receive immediate intervention.
ANS: D
Early recognition of and intervention for children of alcoholics are paramount. This adolescent is using the coping pattern of acting-out behaviors to deal with the family situation.
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