The nurse is preparing to see an adolescent patient to assess relationships with others. What should the nurse do when conducting this assessment?
1. Tell the parents they are not allowed to come into the examination room.
2. Provide time alone with both the adolescent and the parents.
3. Let the parents know the nurse will share the information with them after the exam.
4. Do not ask the parents their opinions of the adolescent's friends.
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Rationale:
1. The nurse cannot keep the parents out of the examination room, especially if the adolescent wants the parents there.
2. Provide time alone with both the adolescent and the parents so that everyone has time to talk freely and ask questions.
3. The nurse cannot to share the information about the exam, as this is a breach of patient confidentiality.
4. The nurse should include the parents' opinions of their child's friends.
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