Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2140 of 2368
The nurse needs accurate information from a 14-year-old about alcohol and marijuana use. Which approach is best?
- Ask in front of the parents so they can verify answers
- Ask only the parents about the teen's use
- Ask the questions in private, without the parents present
- Skip the questions unless the teen reports problems
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Correct answer: Ask the questions in private, without the parents present
Asking in privacy from parents promotes more honest answers about substance use.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Screenings. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026