The nurse working in the clinic includes an adolescent history in every client intake interview. Which of these issues should the nurse address when the parents are not present?
1. Possible domestic violence
2. Teen job responsibilities
3. Activities done as a family
4. The adolescent's role in the family
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Rationale:
1. If domestic violence is suspected, it would be appropriate to ask these questions only when the teenager is alone with the nurse or health care provider.
2. Job responsibilities are not confidential, and could be discussed in front of the parents.
3. The activities of the family are not confidential, and could be discussed when the parents are present.
4. The adolescent's role in the family is not confidential, and could be discussed when the parents are present.
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