Which nursing action is best when teaching adolescent health promotion and health maintenance topics?
1. Contacting the parents and asking what issues they have with their adolescents
2. Having the adolescents identify a personal health goal
3. Asking the advice of the counselors at school
4. Telling the adolescents information that will be included in the lecture
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Explanation:
1. Talking to the parents first is not necessary. Common issues that arise for adolescents should be discussed in general and not according to specific individuals.
2. Teaching topics will be directed at both health promotion and health maintenance. A good starting point is to have the adolescent identify a personal health goal, and begin teaching there.
3. It is not necessary for the nurse to ask the counselors at school for advice on health topics.
4. Lecturing an adolescent group is not as effective as having an honest and open discussion with adequate time for questions.
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