[Verified Answer]: A nurse practitioner is completing a…

A nurse practitioner is completing a physical assessment of a new 14-year-old patient admitted to the inpatient unit for substance use disorder and withdrawal. As the nurse conducts the exam, they notice that the patient has crossed arms and legs while sitting in their gown. The nurse lets the patient know they want to assess their skin but only as they are comfortable. The patient uncrosses their legs, and the nurse practitioner notices multiple tiny cuts to their inner legs and thighs. What are the next best steps for the nurse practitioner?Admit the patient to an inpatient psychiatric unitBAsk the patient about their thoughts when they cutAsk the patient whether they learned this behavior from someone elseDLet the patient know that the cuts can become infected