The nurse interviewing an adolescent client should plan to use the HEADSSS interview topics to
a. establish rapport.
b. identify risk factors.
c. identify treatment objectives.
d. assess level of current cognitive functioning.
ANS: B
HEADSSS structures the interview to gather data useful in assessing risk factors. HEADSSS refers
to home environment; education; activities; drug, alcohol, tobacco use; sexuality; suicide risk; and
savagery (violence/abuse in the environment). Option A: Rapport would be difficult to establish if
only the HEADSSS interview is used. Option C: Direct questions might better identify treatment
objectives. Option D: The mental status examination would be preferable.
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