A nurse engaged in primary prevention for substance abuse among adolescents could ad-vise parents to (select all that apply):
a. Watch for signs of depression.
b. Help the teen anticipate pressures.
c. Be a role model for effective coping skills.
d. Support the teen's interest in hobbies and sports.
e. Require academic tutoring when grades begin to drop.
ANS: B, C, D
The correct options are proactive and focus on preventing the problem although the remaining options intervene once there are indications that the problem may exist.
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