A 14-year-old male patient has undergone a leg amputation. What should be the primary focus of the patient's care plan?
a. Nutritional status
b. Academic progress
c. Body image
d. Socialization needs
ANS: C
Body image is a major developmental task of the adolescent. Nutritional status, academic progress, and socialization should be addressed, but they would not be the primary focus.
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