Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5015

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5015

QUESTION: A client is being treated for alcoholism. After a family meeting, the client's spouse asks the nurse about ways to help the family deal with the effects of alcoholism. The nurse should suggest that the family join which organization?

✓O a.) Al-Anon
✘O b.) Make Today Count
✘O c.) Emotions Anonymous
✘O d.) Alcoholics Anonymous

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Al-Anon is an organization that assists family members in sharing common experiences and increasing their understanding of alcoholism. Make Today Count is a support group for people with life-threatening or chronic illnesses. Emotions Anonymous is a support group for people experiencing depression, anxiety, or similar conditions. Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization that helps alcoholics recover by using a 12-step program.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Implementation
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Knowledge