A nurse is discussing common misconceptions regarding clients who have substance use disorder. The nurse should include which of the following as a potential negative result of providers believing that addiction is the client's own fault?

A. The client may increase their substance use dramatically: While stigma and negative beliefs can affect a client’s self-esteem and motivation, believing addiction is the client's fault does not directly lead to increased substance use. Clients may instead feel shame or hopelessness in response to stigma. B. The client may ask for residential treatment instead of outpatient treatment: This outcome is not directly related to providers believing that addiction is the client's own fault. The client's treatment preference may depend on various factors, including the severity of their addiction and personal circumstances. C. The provider may choose to abuse substances: While healthcare providers can experience addiction, believing that addiction is the client’s fault does not necessarily lead to the provider themselves abusing substances. D. The provider may deny care or deliver poor quality of care: When providers hold the belief that addiction is the client's own fault, it can lead to bias, stigma, and judgment. This attitude may result in denying care or providing inadequate treatment, ultimately impacting the quality of care the client receives and hindering their recovery process.