A woman's history and appearance suggest drug abuse. The nurse's best approach would be to:
A. Ask the woman directly, "Do you use any street drugs?"
B. Ask the woman if she would like to talk to a counselor.
C. Ask some questions about over-the-counter medications and avoid mention of illicit drugs.
D. Explain how harmful drugs can be for her baby.
A
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A nurse is explaining ADHD to a community parents' group. What characteristics of this disorder are exhibited by an affected child?
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