Which nursing action is appropriate when providing care to an adolescent client who is accompanied to an appointment by a parent?
1. Instructing the parent to stay in the waiting room with the explanation that the adolescent will provide a report after the examination
2. Telling the parent it is against policy for a parent to accompany the adolescent to the examination room
3. Reassuring the parent that the nurse will discuss any parental concerns or questions after the examination
4. Allowing the parent to come into the examination room with the adolescent
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Explanation:
1. The adolescent makes the decision about the parent's presence and whether to report the examination to the parent.
2. The adolescent decides when the parent comes into the room.
3. If one or both parents come with the adolescent, be alert that you might need to provide some private time by asking the parents to wait outside for a moment. Reassure the parents that you will talk with them about any of their concerns and questions, and provide them with an opportunity to ask questions and get information as well.
4. The adolescent chooses when the parent comes into the room.
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