When communicating with older children and teenagers, you should be sensitive to their:
a. desire for adult companionship.
b. natural urge to communicate.
c. need for verbal instructions.
d. typical reluctance to talk.
D
Adolescents are usually reluctant to talk; therefore the provider should clearly communicate a respect for confidentiality.
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