After an assessment of a new client, a nursing student expresses a belief that it is hopeless to keep providing substance abuse treatment when the rate of relapse is so high. The staff nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
A) "You are right. I don't know why we bother.".
B) "Sometimes a client doesn't show much effort.".
C) "It is important to maintain hope that a client can make positive change.".
D) "We are legally obligated to provide care.".
C
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