A Woman's History and Appearance Suggest Drug Abuse

Multiple Choice

A woman's history and appearance suggest drug abuse. The nurse's best approach would be to:

A) Ask the woman directly, "Do you use any street drugs?"
B) Ask the woman if she would like to talk to a counselor.
C) Ask some questions about over-the-counter medications and avoid the mention of illicit drugs.
D) Explain how harmful drugs can be for her baby.