When examining adolescents, it is important to recognize:
A. They might want the examination to be private from their parents
B. Normalcy and fitting in is usually an important subject
C. That a physical examination is an opportunity to do some health teaching
D. All of the above
ANS: D
Adolescents are at the height of trying to fit in and be "normal." They worry about how they stack alongside their peers and may have concerns about their physical appearance, including their height, weight, or the presence of acne. They are striving to be independent and fear the loss of control and possibly even death. Privacy is very important at this age, so offer to examine the child without the parent unless the child prefers it otherwise. Remember to keep body parts covered when you are not examining them. Explain each step of your examination, and give the child a chance to ask questions or make choices as you progress. Be very nonjudgmental, and talk professionally but casually with them. Teach adolescents about their bodies, and stress the normalcy of their features and appearance.
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