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. - 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.
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 – 1,3
An adolescent establishes family identity by acting independently for taking important decisions
about self. They also need to foster their development along with maintaining a balanced family
structure. Health identity is associated with the evaluation of one's own health with a feeling of
well-being. By building close peer relationships, an adolescent develops a sense of belonging,
approval, and the opportunity to learn acceptable behavior. These actions establish an
adolescent's group identity. The sound and healthy growth of the adolescent, with marked
physical changes, helps to build an adolescent's sexual identity.
A clinic nurse observes a 2-year-old client sitting alone, rocking and staring at a small, shiny top
that she is spinning. Later the father relates his concerns, stating, "She pushes me away. She
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