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A Parent Is Admitted to a Unit for Treatment of Addictions

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


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Frugal Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making.

Effective Decision Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions to achieve a goal.

Thoughtful Deliberation

A process of carefully considering and reflecting on various options or aspects of a situation before making a decision.

Alternatives

Alternatives refer to other options or choices available in a given situation.

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