An adolescent has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). An action by the adolescent that indicates acceptance of body changes with SLE would be that the teen
1. refuses to attend school.
2. doesn't want to attend any socialfunctions.
3. discusses the body changes with apeer.
4. discusses the body changes withhealthcare personnel only.
Answer:3
Rationale:Peer interaction is important to the teen.Being able to discuss the changes to his or her body with a peer indicates acceptance of the change in body image.Discussing changes only with healthcare personnel does not indicate the teen has adjusted to body-image changes.Refusing to go to school or not going to social functions indicates nonacceptance of the changes to body image.
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