An adolescent is just beginning individual therapy. The nurse suspects the adolescent is demonstrating resistance when stating:
a. "There isn't anything so wonderful about this kind of therapy.".
b. "I'm really busy and may miss some of our meetings because of things I have to do.".
c. "I don't really need to be here. It's my parents who have the real problems, not me.".
d. "It is so embarrassing to have to come here and talk with someone I hardly know about my problems.".
C
Adolescents often test nurses early in the therapeutic relationship to see whether they are anxious, defensive adults or whether they will respond as authority figures. This type of behavior is called resistance. Interestingly, arguing is a way for adolescents to learn. Limit testing is a way for adolescents to see how firm and consistent nurses will be. Embarrassment about being in therapy is common in adolescents and can be discussed openly in a therapy session.
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