Grant, who is 16, is at the pediatric clinic for his yearly checkup. The nurse requests that his father step out of the patient room because:
1. Grant's father is not providing information the nurse needs.
2. Grant appears apprehensive with his father in the room.
3. Grant has a right to confidentiality to discuss his use of alcohol.
4. Privacy is not appropriate for this age range, and the father should remain in the room.
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1. Confidentiality is appropriate due to Grant's age.
2. The question does not give information about the interaction between Grant and his father.
3. Privacy about topics such as substance use is appropriate for this age range.
4. Grant has a right to confidentiality due to his age.
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