For a 17 year-old adolescent with diabetes mellitus, which is the priority nursing goal?
1. Completing high school
2. Assuming responsibility for all care
3. Transitioning to adult care
4. Teaching friends about diet needs
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Rationale:
1. While the nurse would like to see the adolescent complete high school, it is most important at this stage to plan for successful transition.
2. While the nurse would like to see the adolescent successfully manage self-care, it is most important at this stage to plan for successful transition.
3. For a 17-year-old adolescent with a chronic condition, the nurse must plan for successful transition to adult care providers.
4. While the nurse would like to see the adolescent help friends balance their nutritional intake, it is most important at this stage to plan for successful transition.
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