The nurse knows that when focusing on relapse prevention, what is most important for the client?
1. Identify high-risk situations.
2. Acknowledge connection to a greater power.
3. View the disorder as only one facet of who the client is.
4. Recognize that most relapse occurs after five years of being chemically clean.
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Rationale: The client can avoid relapse by using effective coping during high-risk situations. Acknowledging a connection to a higher power is a spiritual approach of Alcoholics Anonymous. Viewing the disorder as one facet of the client's identity may lead to complacency with maintaining sobriety. Relapse is common and always a threat to sobriety.
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a. "I'm sorry, we don't allow you to look at your chart." b. "Let me check to see if we can allow you to do that." c. "Yes, I can sit with you while you look at it so you can ask questions." d. "Yes, all patients can review their charts at any time they wish."
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