The Nurse Concludes That a Significant Goal of the Care

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse concludes that a significant goal of the care plan for an alcoholic patient has been met when the patient states:

• A) "I drink because I'm lonely."
• B) "All my difficulties are related to my drinking."
• C) "I wouldn't need to drink if I had my family back."
• D) "My drinking helps me cope with the stress of my job."

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Definitions:

Legalistic Authority

Authority based strictly on legal rules and regulations, often without consideration for individual circumstances or moral implications.

Personal Authority

The power or right to make decisions, judgments, or implement actions based on one's own personal knowledge and experience, often in a specific domain.

Institutional Regulations

Rules and guidelines established by organizations or institutions to govern their operations and conduct.

Inmate Leaders

Individuals within a prison population who hold influence or authority over other inmates, often unofficially.