RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 939 of 2368

Which statement by the nurse uses language that reduces stigma?

  1. The client is an addict who uses drugs
  2. The client is a person with a substance use disorder
  3. The client is a drunk who drinks alcohol daily
  4. The client is a substance abuser who uses often
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Correct answer: The client is a person with a substance use disorder

Person-first language shows that the client is more than a disease, and helps clients seek treatment.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Avoiding Stigma: Words Matter. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026