During a routine physical assessment a 27-year-old client acknowledges

During a routine physical assessment a 27-year-old client acknowledges the suspension of his driver’s license because of an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

This admission should prompt the nurse to discuss which of the following in detail with the cli-ent?
1. Use of illegal drugs
2. History of depression
3. Unprotected sexual experiences
4. Tendency toward violent behavior

ANSWER

ANS: 1
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 history of depression is not necessarily a risk factor for illegal drug abuse. Unprotected sex is not necessari-ly a risk factor for illegal drug abuse. A tendency toward violent behavior is not necessarily a risk factor for illegal abuse.