Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 941 of 2368
A client in recovery relapses after a long period of abstinence and says, "I have failed completely." Which response by the nurse is best?
- Relapse shows that treatment will never work for you again
- Relapse means that you did not try hard enough to stay sober
- Relapse ends your chance of getting better in the future
- Relapse can be a normal part of recovery and is not treatment failure
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Correct answer: Relapse can be a normal part of recovery and is not treatment failure
Substance use disorder is a chronic illness with the potential for relapse. A setback signals that supports or treatment may need to change.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Relapse. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026