The student nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Which of the following statements by the student nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
1. "A 34-year-old is being admitted for suicidal threats as a result of cocaine use."
2. "We're admitting a cocaine addict who threatened to kill herself."
3. "We're admitting an out-of-control, manic client."
4. "They've added another psychotic to my caseload."
ANS: 1
This statement reflects the nurse's view that the client is not the disorder but is a person with and illness. Option 2 labels the client as an addict. Options 3 and 4 label the client as the disorder.
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