During a routine physical, an 11-year-old tells the nurse that many students in school are "doing it". How should the nurse respond to this statement?

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Asking what the client means by "doing it" will provide more information and allow the nurse to respond appropriately. This approach also shows that the nurse is approachable and willing to have candid conversations with the client. A and B are both close-ended statements that do not encourage open dialogue, and D does not guide the conversation in any particular direction.

During a Routine Physical, an 11-Year-Old Tells the Nurse That