During a sports physical for a 16-year-old girl, which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask to collect data about drug use?
a. "Many teenagers have experimented with drugs. Have you tried any drugs? "
b. "Can you tell me which friends of yours have offered drugs to you?"
c. "Do most of your friends drink alcohol or do drugs?"
d. "Your school has a reputation for drug use. Do you use drugs?"
ANS: A
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