The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents who have diabetes mellitus about coping with their condition. Which teaching approach is most appropriate?
a. Engage the adolescents in problem-solving activities.
b. Use very simple language.
c. Identify the problem areas and weaknesses, building the teaching plan around these.
d. Follow precisely a preplanned outline.
A
When teaching adolescents, the nurse should show respect, boost confidence, encourage the exploration of feelings, be sensitive to peer pressure, help identify positive qualities, use appropriate clear language, gear teaching to the developmental level, and engage in problem-solving activities to encourage independence and informed decision making.
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