After his family and employer confronted a man with all the problems his drinking was causing, he agreed to go into treatment. However, the wife asks, But if we are forcing him to go into treatment, wont'he just resent us and keep on drinking?
After his family and employer confronted a man with all the problems his drinking was causing, he agreed to go into treatment. However, the wife asks, But if we are forcing him to go into treatment, wont'he just resent us and keep on drinking? Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a.
He may resent you, but the relationship between the two of you was being ruined by his drinking anyway.
b.
Isn't this better until waiting until he has lost his job and you're forced to seek a divorce?
c.
Treatment can still be effective, even if you're forcing him into it.
d.
You're right; it's harder to treat the problem when the person is being forced into treatment, but what choice did you have?
Question 2
A registered nurse is discovered stealing a patient's narcotic medication for personal use. Which of the following is most likely to happen to the nurse?
a. The nurse can be sued by the patient for pain and suffering (because the patient did not get the medication prescribed).
b. The nurse who shows acceptance of a drug problem may be allowed limited practice under supervision while undergoing treatment and monitoring.
c. The nurse will go to jail like any criminal caught stealing.
d. The nurse will lose employment, as well as the license allowing professional practice.