Substance Use and Addiction Disorders · NCLEX Exam

When a group member expresses shame about almost overdosing, what is the therapeutic group response from the nurse?

  1. 'You are a failure, and that is exactly why you ended up here.'
  2. 'You were brave to share that. What helped you survive, and what support do you need?'
  3. 'Please do not bring that up again; let us move on to another topic.'
  4. 'Stop feeling ashamed about it, because plenty of others have it far worse.'
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Correct answer: 'You were brave to share that. What helped you survive, and what support do you need?'

This response affirms the courage to share, promotes reflection on survival, and invites consideration of supports—appropriate for a group mental-health setting.

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