The nurse admitting an adolescent for a physical exam asks the client if he prefers to have the parent with him or should the parent wait in the waiting room. When the nurse asks the client's preference, it indicates:
1. Belief the adolescent needs the mother present to provide a thorough history.
2. The mother is no longer in charge of the teen's health care.
3. The nurse respects the client enough to allow the choice to be his.
4. The nurse suspects the mother of abuse, and wants to talk to the teen alone.
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Rationale: When the nurse allows the teen to choose, it demonstrates respect. This is the first step in creating a trusting relationship that will encourage the teen to feel comfortable sharing personal information.
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