A Client Diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder Joins a Community

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with alcohol use disorder joins a community 12-step program and states,"My life is unmanageable." How should the nurse interpret this client's statement?

• A) The client is using minimization as an ego defense.
• B) The client is ready to sign an Alcoholics Anonymous contract for sobriety.
• C) The client has accomplished the first of 12 steps advocated by Alcoholics Anonymous.
• D) The client has met the requirements to be designated as an Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor.

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