A nurse is providing care for a family in which a nonaddict is experiencing a stress-induced preoccupation with an addict's life, leading to extreme dependence on the addict. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

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Codependency describes a situation where a person develops an extreme dependence on an addict, often neglecting their own needs to focus on the addict's life and problems. This can lead to a stress-induced preoccupation with the addict, as described in the scenario.

A Nurse Is Providing Care for a Family in Which