The parents of a 14-year-old girl are concerned that their adolescent spends too much time looking in the mirror. Which statement is the most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. "Your teenager needs clearer and stricter limits about her behavior."
b. "Your teenager needs more responsibility at home."
c. "During adolescence this behavior is not unusual."
d. "The behavior is abnormal and needs further investigation."
C
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A Stricter limits are not an appropriate response for a behavior that is part of
normal development.
B More responsibility at home is not an appropriate response for this situation.
C Egocentric and narcissistic behavior is normal during this period of
development. The teenager is seeking a personal identity.
D The behavior is normal and needs no further investigation.
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