A nurse is working with a client with co-occurring disorders who is in the early stages of recovery. The client has been abstained from using alcohol for the past 3 weeks
During a follow-up visit, the nurse is working on teaching the client about the effects of alcohol on his body. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind about the client?
A) The client will be highly suggestible to information, being unable to reason critically.
B) The alcohol abuse has destroyed the brain cells that are necessary for learning.
C) Some cognitive impairment may be present that hinders his ability to learn new things.
D) The underlying effects of the substance abuse will prevent him from being able to learn.
C
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