Fourteen-year-old Freddy has come to his primary care physician's office for a routine well-child visit. In reading the child's history, the nurse notes that Freddy's father suffers from alcoholism
If Freddy's mother makes the following statements, regarding which statement would it be most important for the nurse to gather further data?
A) "I wish there was a blood test for alcoholism. I know Freddy is at risk."
B) "Our next door neighbor is older than Freddy and he drinks when they hang out together."
C) "I think I know how Freddy feels about drinking. He has had substance abuse education in school."
D) "Sometimes Freddy asks me questions about his father's low tolerance for alcohol."
B
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The circulating nurse in the perioperative area is observing the surgical technologist while applying a sterile gown and gloves to care for a patient having an appendectomy
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