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A patient describes her spouse's dependence on oxycodone terephthalate (Percocet), which began following knee surgery last year. Although the prescription was finished some time ago, the spouse continues to obtain and take Percocet.
 
  Because of the spouse's need for the medication, the patient has to do all the yard work, child care, and meal preparation. How would the nurse describe the patient's behavior?
  A.
  Enabler
  B.
  Impaired caregiver
  C.
  Inadequate dyad partner
  D.
  Overstressed parent
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6 years ago
ANS: A
An enabler is a common role in families with addictions. The enabler makes excuses for the addicted person's behavior. The patient's behavior allows the spouse to continue with the addiction without being held accountable.
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Thank you for helping me with this assignment of mine
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