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A 51-year-old man who was previously a successful businessman and devoted husband and father now neglects and abuses his family. At his last visit, he confided to the physician that he abuses alcohol. His wife tells the physician that her husband’s drinking is destroying their family. Of the following responses, which is likely to be the most effective in initiating a discussion about his use of alcohol and its effect on his family?
A
) “Did you know most patients who drink as much as you do lose their families?”
B
) “Do you feel guilty about what you’re doing to your children?”
C
) “Do you realize the damage your use of alcohol is doing to your relationships?”
D
) “What do you think is the impact of your drinking on your family?”
E
) “Your wife says your use of alcohol is destroying your family.”

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Answer -D-(Good neutral open ended q)

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