The nurse is teaching the mother of a 12-year-old boy about the risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "A family history of alcoholism is a risk factor for substance abuse."
B) "Just because his friends are experimenting does not mean he will."
C) "If my husband or I have a substance abuse problem it could increase his risk."
D) "Negative life events are a potential risk factor."
B
Response:
The nurse needs to emphasize that having peers who abuse substances is a risk factor associated with substance abuse and increases the chances that the child will also experiment. The other statements are correct.
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