The nurse is working in an adolescent medical clinic. What can the nurse anticipate when comparing adolescents in the clinic with chronic conditions to their peers?
1. A high level self-esteem
2. A concern for their parents
3. An altered body image
4. A decreased concern about their appearance
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: As adolescents develop a sense of identity, they are focused on themselves and the present. They have a heightened concern about their appearance but may have inaccurate assessments of their body image and low self-esteem when comparing their bodies with those of their peers.
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