1. 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.:

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.

2. 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:

Answer:

13