Carol, 32 years old, is in treatment for depression and alcohol abuse. She is unwilling to confront her substance abuse issues, stating that she uses alcohol to ease her feelings of depression

Question

Carol's husband, Ted, relates angrily that he often has to care for Carol when she is hung over, calling in sick for her and doing what he can to help her catch up with household or job responsibilities. The nurse diagnoses the client family with Dysfunctional Family Process: Alcoholism related to codependency as evidenced by husband's rescuing behavior. The nurse and clients develop a plan of care. Which of the following goals indicates an understanding of the family situation and the linkages between the diagnosis and the outcomes?
A) Carol and Ted will develop better problem-solving techniques.
B) Carol will admit that she is an alcoholic.
C) Ted will not try to soften the consequences of Carol's drinking behaviors.
D) Ted will work through his anger at Carol.

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The codependent also needs attention from staff and counselors to learn to adjust to the sober spouse and to develop a less vigilant, more interdependent relationship. The nurse recommends that family members begin their own recovery by attending support groups such as Al-Anon or Alateen.