The nurse assessing a 12-1/2-year-old child asks the child about siblings. This preteen tells the nurse that there has been recent conflict and less support from a sibling close in age
The nurse realizes that at this age this perceived decrease in support and increased conflict: a. is reaching a peak and is not unusual
b. is possibly due to watching too much violence on television
c. has to do with caregivers treating the children differently
d. is a sign of impending lifelong relationship problems
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A Correct. Progression through adolescence is associated with a reduction in perceived sibling support and a corresponding increase in perceived sibling conflict.
B Incorrect. The nurse realizes that at this age this perceived decrease in support and increased conflict is to be expected, and not likely due to watching too much violence on television.
C Incorrect. The nurse realizes that at this age this perceived decrease in support and increased conflict is to be expected, and is not linked with caregivers treating the children differently.
D Incorrect. The nurse realizes that at this age this perceived decrease in support and increased conflict is to be expected, and is not a sign of impending lifelong relationship problems.
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