A man had managed not to drink for over two years, but today, when he was told his position was being eliminated, he drank himself into a stupor. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take with this client?

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Abstinence is difficult to maintain on a long-term basis. Therefore, an important area is relapse prevention, which aims to prepare the client for the relapse situation in the hope of preventing it or minimizing its impact on recovery. Relapses are reframed as learning opportunities, and the client makes plans for coping with negative mood states, meeting the challenge of craving, and stopping a relapse quickly if it should occur.

A Man Had Managed Not to Drink for Over Two