Author Question: The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse. The adolescent answers, Yes, I've ... (Read 84 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse. The adolescent answers, Yes, I've used marijuana at parties with my friends. What is the next question the nurse should ask?

a. Who are these friends?
b. Do your parents know about this?
c. When was the last time you used marijuana?
d. Is this a regular habit?

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse asks a female patient, How many alcoholic drinks do you have a week? Which answer by the patient would indicate at-risk drinking?

a. I may have one or two drinks a week.
b. I usually have three or four drinks a week.
c. I'll have a glass or two of wine every now and then.
d. I have seven or eight drinks a week, but I never get drunk.

cegalasso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If a patient admits to the use of illicit substances, then the nurse should ask, When was the last time you used drugs? and How much did you take that time? The other questions may be considered accusatory and are not conducive to gathering information.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
For women, having seven or more drinks a week or three or more drinks per occasion is considered at-risk drinking, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.