A client is readmitted to the detox unit for the fourth time in 3 years. The nurse states in the morning report, Not again! Why should we keep trying to help this guy? He obviously doesn't want it. What does this statement reflect?

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Many clients experience periodic relapses. For some, being sober is a lifelong struggle. The nurse may become cynical or pessimistic when clients return for multiple attempts at substance use treatment. Such thoughts as he deserves health problems if he keeps drinking or she should expect to get hepatitis or HIV infection if she keeps doing intravenous drugs are signs that the nurse has some self-awareness problems that prevent him or her from working effectively with clients and their families. It is not appropriate to assume that the nurse is trying to conceal his or her own addictions.

A Client Is Readmitted to the Detox Unit for the Fourth