While Interviewing the Spouse of a Client Who Is Being

While interviewing the spouse of a client who is being treated for substance abuse, the population health nurse suspects codependence exists between the client and the spouse. What characteristic of codependence did the nurse assess?

A) Evidence of high self-esteem.
B) The ability to freely express feelings.
C) Control of others.
D) The ability to stand up for one's own desires.