A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What does the nurse
explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse?
1
They are dependent
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A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What does the nurse
explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse?
1
They are dependent on it.
2
They lack the motivation to stop.
3
They use it for coping.
4
They enjoy the associated socialization. Correct Answer: 1
Alcohol causes both physical and psychological dependence; the individual needs the alcohol to
function. Alcoholism is a disorder that entails physical and psychological dependence. Because alcohol is
so physiologically addictive, the client's body craves the alcohol, so most clients lack the motivation to
stop because they will go into withdrawal. Clients who abuse alcohol have numbed their ability to utilize
other coping mechanisms, so alcohol is used as an excuse for coping. People with alcoholism usually
drink alone or feel alone in a crowd; socialization is not the prime reason for their drinking.
How do adolescents establish family identity during psychosocial development? Select all that apply.
1
By acting independently to make his or her own decisions
2
By evaluating his or her own health with a feeling of well-being
3
By fostering his or her own development within a balanced family structure
4
By building close peer relationships to achieve acceptance in the society
5
By achieving marked physical changes Correct Answer: 13
An adolescent establishes family identity by acting independently for taking important decisions about
self. They also need to foster their development along with maintaining a balanced family structure.
Health identity is associated with the evaluation of one's own health with a feeling of well-being. By
building close peer relationships, an adolescent develops a sense of belonging, approval, and the
opportunity to learn acceptable behavior. These actions establish an adolescent's group identity. The
sound and healthy growth of the adolescent, with marked physical changes, helps to build an
adolescent's sexual identity.
A clinic nurse observes a 2-year-old client sitting alone, rocking and staring at a small, shiny top that she
is spinning. Later the father relates his concerns, stating, "She pushes me away. She doesn't speak, and
she only shows feelings when I take her top away. Is it something
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