The nurse on a psychiatric unit asks an intravenous drug using client to write down a positive change to work on that will minimize personal and social risks associated with the spread of HIV. The nursing student knows this is an example of:

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This is an example of harm reduction, which focuses on minimizing the risks associated with high-risk behaviors rather than strictly eliminating them. By encouraging the client to identify a positive change to minimize HIV transmission, the nurse is promoting harm reduction strategies.

The Nurse on a Psychiatric Unit Asks an Intravenous Drug