A school nurse is working with high school students. The nurse wants to influence these teenagers to make healthy decisions. Which actions are most appropriate by the school nurse to influence health decisions? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Discouraging questioning rules
B.
Discussing without judging
C.
Encouraging critical thought
D.
Listening carefully to the teen
E.
Paying attention to nonverbal cues
ANS: B, C, D, E
A teenager is able to think abstractly and can be led to think critically and solve problems. At this level of emotional development an adolescent can take responsibility for his or her own actions and is beginning to internalize a personal set of values. Therefore, guiding them, but being an open communicator, is appropriate per their development. Adolescence is a time of great questioning, and this should not be discouraged.
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