When admitting an adolescent to the hospital, the nurse anticipates that the client will respond to questions about his health beliefs based primarily on his:
A) age and developmental stage.
B) gender and medical history.
C) peer influence and education.
D) health promotion activities.
Ans: A
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Age and developmental stage are important considerations in the health belief model. Other factors are influential, but age and developmental stage are paramount.
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