The patient tells the nurse that her 12-year-old child asks to use her nail polish remover several times a day. When her friends come to visit, this seems to occur more frequently. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Your daughter may be 'huffing'; that is really scary."
2. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or inhaling the remover."
3. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or drinking small amounts of the remover."
4. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or rubbing the remover on her skin."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Inhaling volatile chemicals, known as "huffing" is most prevalent in the 10-to-12-year-old group. Virtually any organic compound can be huffed, including nail polish remover, spray paint, household glue, and gasoline. Huffing involves inhaling volatile chemicals, not rubbing them on the skin. Huffing involves inhaling volatile chemicals, not drinking them. Telling the mother that "huffing" is scary does not give her much information, and is an inappropriate response.
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