Nurse Dennis in the substance abuse unit is trying to encourage a client to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. When the client asks the nurse what he must do to become a member, the nurse should respond:
a. You must first stop drinking
b. Your physician must refer you to this program
c. Admit you’re powerless over alcohol and that you need help
d. You must bring along a friend who will support you
Answer C.
The first of the “Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous” is admitting that an individual is powerless over alcohol and that life has become unmanageable. Although Alcoholics Anonymous promotes total abstinence, a client will still be accepted if he drinks. A physician referral isn’t necessary to join. New members are assigned a support person who may be called upon when the client has the urge to drink.
a. You must first stop drinking
b. Your physician must refer you to this program
c. Admit you’re powerless over alcohol and that you need help
d. You must bring along a friend who will support you
Answer C.
The first of the “Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous” is admitting that an individual is powerless over alcohol and that life has become unmanageable. Although Alcoholics Anonymous promotes total abstinence, a client will still be accepted if he drinks. A physician referral isn’t necessary to join. New members are assigned a support person who may be called upon when the client has the urge to drink.
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