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"I Don't Understand," the Woman Said

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"I don't understand," the woman said. "It's my husband who is the alcoholic, not me. Why are you asking me to get involved in his treatment?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

"I don't understand," the woman said. "It's my husband who is the alcoholic, not me. Why are you asking me to get involved in his treatment?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?


A) "You are codependent. You will need to learn how to function independently."
B) "You are an enabler covering up for your husband, and you have to learn how not to do that."
C) "You are as ill as he is, just in a different way. You also need treatment."
D) "You have been hurt by his drinking; you will need support as you try to help your husband stop drinking"

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