The nurse understands that public education about substance abuse should begin with:
a. adolescents. c. women anticipating getting pregnant.
b. school-age children. d. elderly clients.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Education should begin before this.
B Correct: Education should be started during grade school to best prevent children from becoming adolescents (refer to report on pages 745-746) and then adults who abuse drugs.
C Incorrect: Although education is important to this population, it should occur earlier.
D Incorrect: Although education is important to this population, it should occur earlier.
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