The nurse working in the clinic includes an adolescent history in every client intake interview
Which of these issues should the nurse address when the parents are not present? 1. Possible domestic violence
2. Teen job responsibilities
3. Activities that are done as a family
4. The adolescent's role in the family
Answer:1
Rationale:If domestic violence is suspected,it would only be appropriate to ask these questions when the teenager is alone with the nurse or health-care provider.
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