The Nurse Can Assist a Patient to Prevent Substance Abuse

Multiple Choice

The nurse can assist a patient to prevent substance abuse relapse by doing which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Rehearsing techniques to handle anticipated stressful situations
B) Advising the patient to accept residential treatment if relapse occurs
C) Assisting the patient to identify life skills needed for effective coping
D) Advising isolating self from significant others until sobriety is established
E) Informing the patient of physical changes to expect as the body adapts to functioning without substances