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xclash

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A nurse is providing care for a family in which a non-addict is experiencing a stress-induced preoccupation with an addict's life leading to extreme dependence on the addict. This describes:
 
  a. Obsession
  b. Codependency
  c. Enabling
  d. Addiction

Question 2

A 5-feet, 6-inch, 25-year-old female who weighs 120 pounds walks 5 miles a day because she has a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle. Which term best describes this example?
 
  a. Health promotion
  b. Illness prevention
  c. Health maintenance
  d. Health protection


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Briannahope

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Codependency occurs when a person in a close relationship with an addict develops unhealthy coping mechanisms to continue the relationship.

Answer to Question 2

B
The woman is exercising to prevent an illness that runs in her family. Illness prevention is a be-havior directed toward reducing the threat of illness.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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