The nurse is providing care to homeless adolescents at an outreach clinic. Which concept is important for the nurse to consider when providing care to this population?
1. Teens who are homeless will get a job and somewhere to live.
2. Teens who are homeless will seek help when needed.
3. Teens who are homeless will not be fearful of authority figures.
4. Teens who are homeless are most likely to have unprotected sex.
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Explanation:
1. Homeless teens are less likely to obtain employment and a place to live, as often these teens do not have the skills to be able to accomplish such tasks.
2. Homeless teens are less likely to seek help when needed, frequently because of mistrust of others.
3. Homeless teens are generally fearful and distrustful of authority figures.
4. Teens who are homeless are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as unprotected sex with multiple partners and substance abuse. They are more likely to need emergency care, to be depressed, and to become pregnant than are other teens.
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