A Nurse Is About to Meet with a Client Suffering

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is about to meet with a client suffering from codependency. Which data would the nurse expect to find during the assessment of this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Has a long history of focusing thoughts and behaviors on other people
• B) As a child, experienced overindulgent and overprotective parents
• C) Is a people pleaser and does almost anything to gain approval
• D) Exhibits helpless behaviors but actually feels very competent
• E) Can achieve a sense of control through fulfilling the needs of others

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