The nurse and client determine that which of the following would be the best long-term goal for the client with a substance dependency? The client will:
1. Promise to abstain from the use of any substance to deal with problems.
2. Identify two acceptable means of solving problems other than substances.
3. Cut substance use in half and gradually decrease it to little or no use.
4. Agree to make restitution to those people who have been harmed.
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Rationale: Clients with substance dependency often use the substance to help them cope with problems. Helping the client identify other acceptable means of solving problems is an important long-term goal for this client.
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