The nurse is teaching parents and an adolescent who has a chronic condition to transition the adolescent to health care for a young adult. What challenges might the parents and adolescent face?

Question

1. The adolescent and parents might be anxious for this transition.
2. The adolescent and parents are not ready to end the current relationship.
3. Adult health care providers are willing to accept adolescents with chronic conditions.
4. Once the adolescent reaches 21 years of age, he automatically will be insured.

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Rationale:
1. Transitioning to an unfamiliar provider might be a challenge for the adolescent, who might not want to leave the comfort of current providers.
2. The adolescent and parents might be unwilling to end a long-term relationship with present health care providers.
3. Adult health care providers might not be available or willing to see young adults with chronic conditions.
4. High rates of insurance or underinsurance exist for adults.