Which statement best reflects relapse prevention planning mentioned in the material?

• A. The nurse plans to talk about relapse prevention.
• B. The nurse plans to increase medication dosage.
• C. The nurse plans to reduce the therapy sessions.
• D. The nurse plans to discharge the patient immediately.

Answer: (A)

Relapse prevention planning centers on preparing the patient to stay well after treatment starts by education, recognizing early warning signs, and using coping strategies and supports. Saying that the nurse plans to talk about relapse prevention shows a proactive approach to equip the patient with a plan for maintaining stability, including what to do if symptoms begin to return, who to contact, and how to manage stress or triggers before things escalate. This kind of anticipatory guidance is the core of relapse prevention.

Increasing medication dosage is a pharmacologic adjustment rather than a planning discussion about staying well. Reducing therapy sessions undermines ongoing support that helps prevent relapse. Discharging immediately ends the care process and removes the structured plan that relapse prevention relies on.