A nurse maintains a client's confidentiality, addresses the client appropriately, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, or religion. Which guiding principle of recovery has this nurse employed?
A. Recovery is culturally based and influenced.
B. Recovery is based on respect.
C. Recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility.
D. Recovery is person-driven.
ANS: B
The SAMHSA lists the following as guiding principles for the recovery model: recovery emerges from hope; recovery is person-driven; recovery occurs via many pathways; recovery is holistic; recovery is supported by peers and allies; recovery is supported through relationship and social networks; recovery is culturally based and influenced; recovery is supported by addressing trauma; recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility; and recovery is based on respect. This nurse accepts and appreciates clients who are affected by mental health and substance use problems. This nurse protects the rights of clients and does not discriminate against them.
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