After an assessment of a patient,a nursing student expresses a belief that drug addiction is not a real illness,as these patients "did it to themselves." Which response by the staff nurse is appropriate?

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The appropriate response is C because it stresses the importance of remaining non-judgmental when caring for any patient, regardless of their condition or behavior. It is important to provide care and support to patients with drug addiction, just like any other illness. Stigmatizing or blaming the patient is not productive and can harm the therapeutic relationship, making it more difficult for the patient to recover. The other options are inappropriate as they do not address the student's negative attitude towards the patient and their condition.

After an Assessment of a Patient,a Nursing Student Expresses a Belief