The nurse concludes that a significant goal of the care plan for an alcoholic patient has been met when the patient states:
a. "I drink because I'm lonely."
b. "All my difficulties are related to my drinking."
c. "I wouldn't need to drink if I had my family back."
d. "My drinking helps me cope with the stress of my job."
B
A major goal for the successful treatment of alcoholics is to have them express responsibility for their behavior.
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