A nurse has identified substance abuse in an adolescent. In addition to a treatment center referral, what other referral is most important?
A.
Counseling for parents
B.
Law enforcement
C.
Mental health provider
D.
Social services agencies
ANS: C
Untreated psychiatric disorders increase the risk of substance abuse, so the family should be referred to a mental health provider. Many treatment centers include this service, but if not, the nurse needs to facilitate this referral. The other referrals are not necessarily needed.
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