A nurse is explaining recovery to the family of a patient diagnosed with a mental disorder. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include about this process?
A) "It is a step-by-step process from being ill to being well."
B) "The patient focuses mainly on the emotional aspects of his condition."
C) "The patient is helped to live a meaningful life to his fullest potential."
D) "Although peer support is important, the self-acceptance is essential."
C
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