A 14-year-old adolescent comes in with his mother for a routine well-child visit. It is documented in the history that the child's father is an alcoholic. Which statement made by the mother would cause the nurse to gather more data?
A) "I wish there was a blood test for alcoholism. I know my child is at risk."
B) "Our next door neighbor is older than my child, and he drinks when they hang out together."
C) "I think I know how my child feels about drinking. He has had substance abuse education in school."
D) "Sometimes my child asks me questions about his father's low tolerance for alcohol."
Ans: B
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