A nurse is counseling a client with a history of alcohol misuse. Which strategy is the BEST approach to reducing the client’s risk of developing long-term complications associated with alcohol use?
Participate in structured behavioral programs designed to address drinking patterns and triggers.
Drink smaller amounts of alcohol during stressful situations to build better habits over time.
Use stress management techniques, such as exercise or journaling, to address personal challenges.
Incorporate a healthier diet and improve fluid intake to support organ function.
The correct answer involves engaging with structured behavioral interventions led by healthcare professionals, which effectively address the client’s drinking patterns and underlying triggers. Such interventions are supported by evidence as one of the most effective means to reduce alcohol misuse and prevent related health complications.
Other options such as adopting a more balanced diet or managing stress via personal techniques are beneficial for overall health but are not targeted interventions for addressing the primary high-risk health behavior of alcohol misuse. Additionally, strategies like limiting alcohol during stress do not reflect best practices for someone working through a history of misuse, as they could reinforce unhealthy coping mechanisms.
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