Mental health and dementiaQuestion 723 of 1700
What care approach fits a resident with a substance use disorder?
- Warn the resident often about the chance of failure
- Support healthy choices and recovery
- Avoid talking about recovery to prevent stress
- Limit visits from peers to avoid any triggers
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Correct answer: Support healthy choices and recovery
Support, encouragement, and self-esteem help recovery. Warnings and isolation do not.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026