Author Question: The spouse of a patient with alcoholism asks, How do I respond in a helpful way even though this ... (Read 46 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The spouse of a patient with alcoholism asks, How do I respond in a helpful way even though this abuse is so harmful to my family? The nurse's best response would be:

a. Search the house regularly for hidden alcohol..
b. Include your spouse in family activities whether or not drinking has occurred..
c. Make your spouse responsible for the consequences of the disruptive behavior..
d. Refuse to be supportive when your spouse is under the influence of alcohol..

Question 2

Which nursing activities are necessary to provide evidence-based psychiatric nursing care?

a. Obtaining advanced degrees and providing clinical supervision for peers
b. Seeking sound opinion-based processes and maintaining self-directed practice
c. Attending educational programs and supporting the advanced practice licensure
d. Critically synthesizing research findings and applying relevant evidence to practice

Sarahjh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Dysfunctional families often try to protect the patient, avoid confrontation, and blame themselves. These are called enabling behaviors. Making the patient responsible for the consequences of drinking is difficult and usually requires professional support and/or involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

Answer to Question 2

D
Providing evidence-based practice requires searching the research literature, critically synthesizing research findings, and applying relevant evidence to practice. The other activities are myths about what makes effective practitioners.