The nurse is admitting a client to the unit after a substance abuse relapse. The nurse assesses that the client's family has not been supportive of recovery efforts and requires education
Which of the following is a priority for client teaching? 1. Relapse triggers for the client
2. The effects of substance abuse on the client
3. Unit visiting hours
4. Local support group information
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Rationale: Although all information presented is valuable information, prevention is more effective when clients and their families understand the likely triggers for relapse; therefore, this would be the priority area for teaching.
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