During the interview, the client states that she doesn't use many drugs. The nurse's appropriate response to this statement is:
a. "Tell me about the drugs you use now."
b. "To some people six or seven is not many."
c. "Do you mean legal drugs or illegal ones?"
d. "How often are you using these drugs?"
ANS: A
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