Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5072
QUESTION: A high school student is referred to the school nurse for suspected substance abuse. Following the nurse's assessment and interventions, what would be the most desirable outcome?
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O a.) The student discusses conflicts over drug use.
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O b.) The student accepts a referral to a substance abuse counselor.
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O c.) The student agrees to inform his parents of the problem.
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O d.) The student reports increased comfort with making choices.
RATIONALERATIONALE: All of the outcomes stated are desirable; however, the best outcome is that the student would agree to seek the assistance of a professional substance abuse counselor.NURSING PROCESS STEP: EvaluationCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: NoneCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis