Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The spouse of a client who is diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder requests information from the nurse about support groups to help the family cope with the effects of the client's drinking on the family. Which statement by the spouse would suggest the teaching has been effective?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: The family can go to Al-Anon meetings for support. This answer is correct because Al-Anon is a support group specifically designed for family members and friends of individuals who have alcohol use disorder. Attending Al-Anon meetings can provide the spouse with the necessary tools and support to cope with the effects of the client's drinking on the family.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not address the specific needs of the family members. Option A focuses on the client attending AA meetings, while option B suggests waiting for the client to be ready to stop drinking before seeking support. Option D incorrectly states that support groups are only for the client, not the family.
In summary, the correct answer C is the most appropriate because it acknowledges the spouse's need for support and directs them to a group that specializes in helping family members of individuals with alcohol use disorder.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not address the specific needs of the family members. Option A focuses on the client attending AA meetings, while option B suggests waiting for the client to be ready to stop drinking before seeking support. Option D incorrectly states that support groups are only for the client, not the family.
In summary, the correct answer C is the most appropriate because it acknowledges the spouse's need for support and directs them to a group that specializes in helping family members of individuals with alcohol use disorder.