The nurse is collecting data on prenatal clients at a clinic on a reservation in Arizona. One client ...

1. Do you use any street drugs?

Rationale:
The best method of dealing with the client that the nurse suspects of using drugs is to ask the question in a direct fashion without prejudice, bias, or negative body language. Lack of judgmental attitudes and body language typically results in honest answers. It is the responsibility of the nurse, not a counselor, to question the client. It is the responsibility of the nurse not to avoid the issue. When talking to clients in a therapeutic manner, it is important not to be threatening or judgmental; an example of the latter behavior would be stating that the drugs will harm the baby.