A practical nurse (PN) is caring for an adolescent client in a community health clinic. The client confides in the nurse, stating, "I usually drink five or six beers at parties every weekend." Which of the following actions by the PN are appropriate to address this high-risk behavior? (Select all that apply.)
- Asking the client, "Can you describe how you feel during and after drinking at these parties?"Answer
- BAsking the client, "Why do you choose to drink so much alcohol every weekend?"
- Reinforcing teaching about the potential physical effects of binge drinking on the body.Answer
- DAdvising the client, "You need to stop hanging out with friends who encourage you to drink."
- EFormulating the initial, comprehensive substance misuse care plan for the client.
Answer
The appropriate actions are to ask the client to describe how they feel during and after drinking, and to reinforce teaching about the physical effects of binge drinking.
The correct actions utilize open-ended exploration to safely discuss the high-risk behavior and apply appropriate PN interventions by reinforcing health promotion teaching about the physical risks of binge drinking.
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Key Concept
Addressing High-Risk Behaviors using Therapeutic Communication and Scope of Practice