A family was dependent on the dad for financial support, and now he is

A family was dependent on the dad for financial support, and now he is in treatment for alcoholism. The wife asks you how long this will take. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

a. “Don’t worry about length of time. Focus on helping him avoid alcohol.”
b. “It all depends on how badly he wants to hold the family together as opposed to enjoying the relief of drinking again.”
c. “Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. He’ll have to avoid liquor the rest of his life.”
d. “Remaining in treatment is crucial; it must last long enough to produce stable behavioral changes.”

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
Remaining in treatment for an adequate time is crucial for treatment effectiveness. It must last long enough to produce stable behavioral changes.