A Patient Describes Her Spouse's Dependence on Oxycodone Terephthalate (Percocet),which

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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