Which of the following interventions provides the most support to assist a client with schizophrenia in adapting to a new social environment?
1. Accompany the client
2. Encourage the client to make new friends
3. Instruct the client in coping strategies
4. Increase physical activity
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Rationale: Accompanying the client will provide a source of support during the transition and enable the nurse to assess the client's needs. Encouraging the client to make new friends is not an intervention to provide support. Encouraging the client to increase physical activity is not an intervention to provide support. Providing instruction on coping strategies does not provide direct support to the client.
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