An adolescent is accompanied by the mother for an annual physical examination. The nurse is aware of privacy issues related to the adolescent. While the mother is in the room, the nurse should avoid which questions?
1. Sexual activity
2. Cigarette smoking
3. School performance
4. Use of alcohol
5. Car seatbelt use
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale: The nurse must maintain the nurse–client relationship, which is between the nurse and the adolescent, and the nurse must maintain confidentiality. Therefore, the nurse cannot ask any personal questions while the mother is in the room, such as those related to sexual activity, drug and alcohol use, and smoking cigarettes. The nurse can ask general questions about seatbelt use and academic performance without breaching confidentiality.
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