A teenage female client, when being assessed by the nurse for a minor injury, is curious to know what can be identified as the greatest challenges she will face in early adulthood. What would be the best response by the nurse at this time?
A) Enhancing relationships with people
B) Dealing with family issues
C) Living alone and managing life independently
D) Completing education and choosing an occupation
D
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The client is still a teenager, so she should be guided to complete her education and choose an occupation. An ideal time for the client to focus on enhancement of relationships, dealing with family issues, and managing life independently is during middle adulthood.
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