Asked by Keitura Tadjukem on Oct 01, 2024
At a meeting for family members of alcoholics, a spouse says, "I did everything I could to help. I even requested sick leave when my partner was too drunk to go to work." The nurse assesses these comments as
A) codependence.
B) assertiveness.
C) role reversal.
D) homeostasis.
Assertiveness
The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, a key communication skill in standing up for oneself while respecting the rights of others.
- Acknowledge the hurdles in the addiction recovery process and offer comforting conversational support to family members.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the hurdles in the addiction recovery process and offer comforting conversational support to family members.
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