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Question 1 of 5

The wife of a client with alcohol dependency tells the nurse, 'I'm tired of making excuses for him to his boss and coworkers when he can't make it into work. I believe him every time he says he's going to quit.' The nurse recognizes the wife's statement as indicating which of the following behaviors?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The wife's behavior indicates enabling, as she covers for the client's actions, inadvertently supporting his alcohol dependency by reducing consequences.

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