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The nurse is teaching unlicensed staff about caring for the client with alcohol dependency. Which of the following statements by the staff indicates the need for additional teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Saying the client is weak and could stop if desired indicates a need for teaching, as it reflects a misunderstanding of alcohol dependency as a disease, not a lack of willpower.

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