The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with an osteosarcoma. Which communication technique would be least effective for him?
A) Letting him choose juice or soda to take pills
B) Seeking the teenager's input on all decisions
C) Discussing the benefits of chemotherapy with him
D) Avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance
Ans: A
Letting the child choose juice or soda to take pills is the least effective communication technique for an adolescent. It may provide some sense of control, but is not as effective as seeking his input on all care decisions, including him during discussions of the benefits of chemotherapy, and avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance.
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