A patient at the clinic tells the nurse that she is worried about her 17-year-old son,who has been socializing with some teenagers she thinks are using drugs.What is the best motivational response to address the patient's concern?

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This response acknowledges the patient's concerns and offers a practical suggestion for addressing the situation. By encouraging the patient to learn about the signs and symptoms of drug abuse and share her concerns with her son, the nurse can empower the patient to take an active role in preventing her son from engaging in risky behavior. The response also avoids minimizing the potential risks of drug use, as in response A, and does not impose overly restrictive solutions, as in response B or D.

A Patient at the Clinic Tells the Nurse That She