The parents of a 16-year-old boy are frustrated because the teen is always participating in risky activities and getting hurt, and has a group of friends of whom the parents do not approve
What action by the nurse would be most helpful?
A.
Encourage an after-school program that includes rock climbing, rafting, and hiking.
B.
Reassure the parents that risk taking is just a normal part of adolescence.
C.
Show the teen statistics on preventable injuries and deaths among teenagers.
D.
Tell the teen his risky behavior can lead to injuries and worries his parents.
ANS: A
Risk taking is a part of adolescence, but the teen needs healthy risk-taking activities. The nurse can encourage the teen to take part in a program that offers risk-taking under adult supervision. Rock climbing, hiking, and rafting are all healthy alternatives. Simply reassuring the parents that teens take risks does not give them information that helps the teen. Showing the teen statistics and explaining that he is worrying his parents are both unlikely to have much effect.
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