An adolescent comes to the clinic because of a concern with a skin lesion, and he is accompanied by a parent. When the adolescent is called back to the exam room, the parent comes with the adolescent
What approach by the nurse would be most appropriate? 1. Instruct the parent to stay in the waiting room and tell him that the adolescent will give him a report on the exam.
2. Tell the parent he cannot come into the exam room with the adolescent.
3. Reassure the parent that you will talk with him about any of his concerns and questions.
4. Allow the parent to come into the exam room with the adolescent.
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Rationale 1: The adolescent makes the decision about the parent's presence and whether to report the exam to the parent.
Rationale 2: The adolescent decides when the parent comes into the room.
Rationale 3: If a parent comes with the adolescent, be alert that you might need to provide some private time by asking the parent to wait outside for a moment. Reassure the parent that you will talk with him about any of his concerns and questions, and provide him with an opportunity to ask questions and get information as well.
Rationale 4: The adolescent chooses when the parent comes into the room.
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