What is the best nursing response to a client in a substance-use recovery group stating, 'I can stop anytime; it’s no big deal'?
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Correct answer: 'It sounds like you feel in control. What brought you here today?'
The response validates the client’s belief and opens a discussion about readiness for change—a motivational group technique appropriate for addiction recovery.
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