A client states, "My father was an alcoholic so I am destined to be one too." Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholic."
B) "There is treatment available to prevent the trait of alcoholism."
C) "This is just a theory and has no basis of proof."
D) "Let's talk about how you can take control of your destiny."
D
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Even with a possible genetic link to alcoholism, the individual remains in control of taking the first drink that triggers the metabolism of alcohol to THIQ. Every person is responsible for his or her own destiny and should receive encouragement to exercise that control. Children of alcoholics (COA) do have a greater likelihood of developing alcohol dependency. The only prevention of the trait of alcoholism is abstinence.
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