Which does the nurse include in the plan of care for an adolescent with a chronic condition?
1. Being more concerned for parents
2. Exhibiting less concern about appearance
3. Having an altered body image
4. Portraying a higher self-esteem
3
Explanation:
1. As adolescents develop a sense of identity, they are focused on themselves and the present.
2. Adolescents with chronic conditions will have a heightened concern about their appearance.
3. Adolescents with chronic conditions might have inaccurate assessments of their body image.
4. Adolescents with chronic conditions have low self-esteem when comparing their bodies with those of their peers.
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