A single 18-year-old woman in her second trimester presents at the clinic with vaginal bleeding. She confides to the nurse in confidence that she has been using cocaine to "calm her nerves" and hopes it didn't harm her baby. What would be the nurse's best response to this situation?
a) Explain the effects of cocaine on the fetus and tell the mother that she must quit for her baby's sake.
b) Tell the doctor about the mother's drug use and ask him to intervene in the situation.
c) Consult with the healthcare facility's institutional ethics committee for an appropriate response.
d) Refer the mother to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and follow up with her recovery.
Answer: Consult with the healthcare facility's institutional ethics committee for an appropriate response