After his family and employer confronted a man with all the problems h

After his family and employer confronted a man with all the problems his drinking was causing, he agreed to go into treatment. However, the wife asks, “But if we are forcing him to go into treatment, wont’he just resent us and keep on drinking?”

After his family and employer confronted a man with all the problems his drinking was causing, he agreed to go into treatment. However, the wife asks, “But if we are forcing him to go into treatment, wont’he just resent us and keep on drinking?” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a.
“He may resent you, but the relationship between the two of you was being ruined by his drinking anyway.”
b.
“Isn’t this better until waiting until he has lost his job and you’re forced to seek a divorce?”
c.
“Treatment can still be effective, even if you’re forcing him into it.”
d.
“You’re right; it’s harder to treat the problem when the person is being forced into treatment, but what choice did you have?”

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
Although individuals who are forced to enter treatment may not be willing to admit the severity of the abuse, they can still benefit from exposure to the treatment program and eventually begin recovery. Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective.