An Adolescent Asks a Nurse Conducting an Assessment Interview, "Why

question 15

Multiple Choice

An adolescent asks a nurse conducting an assessment interview, "Why should I tell you anything? You'll just tell my parents whatever you find out." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "That isn't true. What you tell us is private and held in strict confidence. Your parents have no right to know."
• B) "Yes, your parents may find out what you say, but it is important that they know about your problems."
• C) "What you say about feelings is private, but some things, like suicidal thinking, must be reported to the treatment team."
• D) "It sounds as though you are not really ready to work on your problems and make changes."

Understand screening and signaling as solutions to overcome adverse selection in insurance.

Assess how insurance policies can be structured to accommodate both high and low-risk individuals.

Understand the concepts of signaling and screening mechanisms in different contexts.

Identify examples of adverse selection and how it impacts markets.

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