Your patient is a 14-year-old boy who has broken his arm skateboarding down a flight of stairs. Which of the following is true of adolescent patients?

A. Protecting their privacy and modesty may help gain their trust.
B. Separation from their parents can cause anxiety.
C. Senses like vision, hearing, and small may be reduced.
D. They are likely to take what you say literally.


Answer: A

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