The nurse is assessing an adolescent client during a scheduled health maintenance appointment. Which issues should the nurse address when the parents are not present?
1. The adolescent's role in the family
2. Teen job responsibilities
3. Possible domestic violence
4. Activities done as a family
3
Explanation:
1. The adolescent's role in the family is not confidential and could be discussed when the parents are present.
2. Job responsibilities are not confidential and could be discussed in front of the parents.
3. If domestic violence is suspected, it would be appropriate to ask these questions only when the teenager is alone with the nurse or healthcare provider.
4. The activities of the family are not confidential and could be discussed when the parents are present.
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