Question

a nurse is teaching the concept of recovery to the family of a client who has a serious mental illness (smi). which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

ecovery means that the client will be symptom - free.\

ecovery means the same as it does for a client who has a medical diagnosis.\

ecovery means that the client pursues life goals within the context of their mental illness.\

ecovery means that the client is completely independent.\

Explanation:

Recovery in SMI is about living a meaningful life despite symptoms. It's not symptom - free (A), different from medical recovery (B), and not complete independence (D). Pursuing life goals within the context of illness (C) aligns with SMI recovery concepts.

Answer:

C. "Recovery means that the client pursues life goals within the context of their mental illness."