During the history, the patient states that she does not use many drugs. What is the nurse's appropriate response to this statement?
a. "Tell me about the drugs you are using currently."
b. "To some people six or seven is not many."
c. "Do you mean prescription drugs or illicit drugs?"
d. "How often are you using these drugs?"
ANS: A
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