A Client's Wife Has Been Making Excuses for Her Alcoholic

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client's wife has been making excuses for her alcoholic husband's work absences. In family therapy, she states, "His problems at work are my fault." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?

• A) "Why do you assume responsibility for his behaviors?"
• B) "I think you should start to confront his behavior."
• C) "Your husband needs to deal with the consequences of his drinking."
• D) "Do you understand what the term enabler means?"

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Definitions:

Species

A fundamental classification in biology, denoting groups of organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring, sharing common characteristics and genetic similarity.

Homology

in biology, refers to traits or organs that have a common ancestry despite potentially having different functions, while in cultural studies it can refer to similarities in patterns or structures based on shared heritage.

Subspecies

A subdivision within a species, characterized by distinct genetic, morphological, or behavioral traits, often resulting from geographical isolation.

Genus

A rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy) that groups together species that are closely related, sharing a common ancestor.