Which of the following statements made by a 27-year-old client shows t

Which of the following statements made by a 27-year-old client shows the greatest need for fur-ther nursing assessment regarding the potential use of illegal drugs?

1. “Whether you wear a helmet or not should be the choice of the motorcyclist.”
2. “I fractured my hand 3 years ago when I got so mad I hit a wall in my dorm room.”
3. “I like to drink a bit too much, and I lost my license once for drinking and driv-ing.”
4. “My father suffered from depression when he lost his job, and he still takes med-ication for it.”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Reports of arrests because of driving while intoxicated, wife or child abuse, or disorderly con-duct are reasons for you to investigate the possibility of drug abuse more carefully.
A tendency toward high-risk behavior such as extreme sports or not using safety equipment is not necessarily a risk factor for illegal drug use.
A tendency toward violent behavior is not necessarily a risk factor for illegal drug abuse.
A family history of depression is not necessarily a risk factor for illegal drug abuse.