The nurse is completing a health history with an adolescent client and determines the client would benefit from teaching about substance abuse. Which client statements caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply.
A) "I drink alcohol with my friends on the weekends."
B) "I smoke cigarettes on a daily basis."
C) "I use my seat belt every time I ride in a car."
D) "I became sexually active at the age of 13."
E) "I get all A's and B's in school."
Answer: A, B, D
Early sexual activity, smoking cigarettes, and drinking alcohol are all risk factors for teenage substance abuse. Getting good grades and wearing a seat belt are not risk factors for substance abuse.
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