A 16-year-old boy with a chronic illness has recently become rebellious and is taking risks such as missing doses of his medication. The nurse should explain to his parents that:
a. he needs more discipline.
b. he needs more socialization with peers.
c. this is part of normal adolescence.
d. this is how he is asking for more parental control.
ANS: C
Risk taking, rebelliousness, and lack of cooperation are normal parts of adolescence.
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