A Parent Is Admitted to a Chemical Dependency Treatment Unit

question 29

Multiple Choice

A parent is admitted to a chemical dependency treatment unit.The patient's spouse and adolescent children attend a family session.Which initial assessment question should the nurse ask of family members?

• A) "What changes are most important to you?"
• B) "How are feelings expressed in your family?"
• C) "What types of family education would benefit your family?"
• D) "Can you identify a long-term goal for improved functioning?"

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In traditional conditioning, a stimulus inherently and spontaneously elicits a reaction without needing prior knowledge.

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Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus that occurs without the need for prior learning.