The mother of an adolescent client says to the nurse, "I think my son is staying up too late studying, and I see him using Visine eye drops all the time for his red eyes. Should I have his vision checked?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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The mother's concerns about her son's behavior and use of eye drops could be indicative of drug use. The nurse should address this suspicion and ask the mother if she has talked to her son about the possibility of drug use. Option B is not appropriate as it ignores the possible drug use. Option C is not appropriate as it assumes a diagnosis without evidence and would increase anxiety for the mother. Option D is not appropriate as it assumes the client is depressed without evidence.

The Mother of an Adolescent Client Says to the Nurse