The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Substance

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a substance use disorder who is admitted to the rehabilitation unit of the inpatient treatment facility.The nurse collaborates with the patient to establish and redefine mutual goals of treatment.What is the primary purpose of this action?

• A) It develops the nurse-patient relationship.
• B) It allows the nurse to self-reflect.
• C) It encourages patient responsibility.
• D) It provides evaluation of outcomes.

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