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cagreen833

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A nurse is counseling the wife of a substance abuser, who states that she may be co-dependent. Which of the following behaviors would most likely be reported?
 
  a. Limiting the harmful consequences of the user's behavior
  b. Helping the user obtain the substance needed
  c. Establishing trust with the user in the family
  d. Referring the user to a treatment program

Question 2

What is one approach to coping that is used by many families who have a family member addicted to drugs or alcohol?
 
  a. The family does not function but disintegrates.
  b. The family functions around the ill person.
  c. The family reorganizes, excluding the ill person from the family.
  d. The family tries desperately to function exactly as before.


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lgoldst9

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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