When asking a patient if he or she uses illegal drugs, you will MOST likely get accurate information if you:

A) remain professional and nonjudgmental.
B) reassure the patient that you can be trusted and will not tell anyone.
C) question the patient in the presence of a trusted family member.
D) tell the patient that withholding such information from you is illegal.


Answer: A) remain professional and nonjudgmental.

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