The school nurse is working with a 13-year-old boy who recently was diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. Which of the following would be one of the areas on which the teaching discussion should focus?
1. Encouraging the boy to tell his friends about healthy nutrition, so they are not tempting him with fast food
2. Referring the boy to a psychologist in order to deal with the new diagnosis
3. Reminding the boy of the activities in which he can continue to participate just as he did before the diagnosis
4. Making sure the boy tells everyone about his diagnosis in case there is a problem
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Rationale:
1. One of the prevailing experiences of the adolescent period is becoming associated with a peer group. The 13-year-old does not want to appear different from all of his peers. This can lead to depression. Focusing on what he can still do (physical activity, groups, hobbies) even though he has a new diagnosis will give him a sense of control and normalcy with his life.
2. One of the prevailing experiences of the adolescent period is becoming associated with a peer group. The 13-year-old does not want to appear different from all of his peers. This can lead to depression. Focusing on what he can still do (physical activity, groups, hobbies) even though he has a new diagnosis will give him a sense of control and normalcy with his life.
3. One of the prevailing experiences of the adolescent period is becoming associated with a peer group. The 13-year-old does not want to appear different from all of his peers. This can lead to depression. Focusing on what he can still do (physical activity, groups, hobbies) even though he has a new diagnosis will give him a sense of control and normalcy with his life.
4. One of the prevailing experiences of the adolescent period is becoming associated with a peer group. The 13-year-old does not want to appear different from all of his peers. This can lead to depression. Focusing on what he can still do (physical activity, groups, hobbies) even though he has a new diagnosis will give him a sense of control and normalcy with his life.
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