Antonio is assessing an adolescent. Identify the top priority
1. Converse about peers
2. Allow time to express feelings
3. Use the same language as the adolescent
4. Emphasize that confidentiality will be maintained
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1. Conversing about peers is not a focus of the assessment.
2. The adolescent needs time to express feelings during the assessment.
3. Adolescents should be spoken to in the same manner as an adult.
4. Confidentiality cannot be maintained if the adolescent speaks of hurting himself/herself or others.
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