Question

a nurse is caring for a client who states, \i believe that my teenager is using drugs.\ which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• \if i were you, id ask your child directly if they are using drugs.\
• \i think youre right. substance use would explain the changes in your childs behavior.\
• \you suspect that your childs behavior changes could indicate substance use.\
• \why do you think your child would want to use drugs?\

Explanation:

In nursing (a subfield of Natural Science, specifically Medicine and Health), the therapeutic communication technique of restating the client's concern is used to validate and clarify. The option "You suspect that your child’s behavior changes could indicate substance use" restates the client's statement, which is appropriate. Other options give advice ("If I were you..."), agree without evidence ("I think you're right..."), or ask a probing question ("Why do you think...") which are less therapeutic.

Answer:

C. "You suspect that your child’s behavior changes could indicate substance use." (assuming the third option is labeled C; if labels are A - D as per order: A. "If I were you, I'd ask your child directly if they are using drugs."; B. "I think you're right. Substance use would explain the changes in your child's behavior."; C. "You suspect that your child’s behavior changes could indicate substance use."; D. "Why do you think your child would want to use drugs?" then the answer is C. "You suspect that your child’s behavior changes could indicate substance use.")