RN HESI Mental Health with NGN
RN HESI Mental Health with NGN ( 51 Questions)
During a high school class on substance abuse, a student tells the group, "If I tried cocaine, I know I could handle it. I know when to stop." Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
While accurate, emphasizing the potential lethality of cocaine may not be the most effective response to the student's statement.
While true, this response may be perceived as confrontational and may not be the initial approach to someone expressing confidence in their ability to control drug use.
Denial is a common response to potential substance abuse problems. Addressing this defense mechanism by acknowledging its existence may open the door to further discussion and exploration.
While true, directly stating that mind-altering drugs take away one's ability to make good decisions might be perceived as confrontational and may not facilitate a constructive conversation.
Choice A rationale: While accurate, emphasizing the potential lethality of cocaine may not be the most effective response to the student's statement.
Choice B rationale: While true, this response may be perceived as confrontational and may not be the initial approach to someone expressing confidence in their ability to control drug use.
Choice C rationale: Denial is a common response to potential substance abuse problems. Addressing this defense mechanism by acknowledging its existence may open the door to further discussion and exploration.
Choice D rationale: While true, directly stating that mind-altering drugs take away one's ability to make good decisions might be perceived as confrontational and may not facilitate a constructive conversation.