Which of the following activities is the most effective in helping clients change high-risk behaviors?
1. listening to news media or other communication media
2. attending support groups
3. receiving the nurse's individual attention and feedback
4. visiting with others who have suffered as a result of similar high-risk behaviors
ANS: 3
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