The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with cancer. Which of the following communication techniques would be least effective for him?
A) Letting him choose juice or soda to take his pills
B) Seeking his input on all decisions
C) Discussing the benefits of chemotherapy with him
D) Avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance
A
Response:
Letting him choose juice or soda to take his pills is the least effective communication technique for an adolescent. It may provide some sense of control but is not as effective as seeking his input on all care decisions, including him in discussions of the benefits of chemotherapy, and avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance.
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