The parents of a 15-year-old girl are concerned that their adolescent spends too much time looking in the mirror. Which statement is the most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. "Your teenager needs clearer and stricter limits about her behavior."
b. "Your teenager needs more responsibility at home."
c. "During adolescence this behavior is not unusual."
d. "The behavior is abnormal and needs further investigation."
ANS: C
Egocentric and narcissistic behavior is normal during this period of development. The teenager is seeking a personal identity. Stricter limits are not an appropriate response for a behavior that is part of normal development. More responsibility at home is not an appropriate response for this situation. The behavior is normal and needs no further investigation.
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