When Working with a Patient Beginning Treatment for Alcohol Dependence,what

question 25

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient beginning treatment for alcohol dependence,what is the nurse's most therapeutic approach?

• A)Empathetic,supportive
• B)Strong,confrontational
• C)Skeptical,guarded
• D)Cool,distant

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Definitions:

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving one or more therapists working with several individuals simultaneously, offering mutual support and the opportunity for participants to learn from each other's experiences.

Interpersonal Skills

The abilities that facilitate effective communication and interaction with other people.

Social Support

The perception or reality of assistance and emotional sustenance provided by family, friends, and others.

Less Effective

Describes an outcome or method that produces a lower level of desired results or success compared to other options or benchmarks.