A 16-year-old boy with a chronic illness has recently become rebellious and is taking risks such as missing doses of his medication. What should the nurse explain to his parents?
a. That he needs more discipline
b. That this is a normal part of adolescence
c. That he needs more socialization with peers
d. That this is how he is asking for more parental control
ANS: B
Risk taking, rebelliousness, and lack of cooperation are normal parts of adolescence, during which young adults are establishing independence. If the parents increase the amount of discipline, he will most likely be more rebellious. More socialization with peers does not address the problem of risk-taking behavior.
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