When Communicating with an Adolescent, the Nurse Should Be Very

question 42

Multiple Choice

When communicating with an adolescent, the nurse should be very sensitive to avoid:

• A) asking embarrassing questions.
• B) offering advice.
• C) interrupting frequently.
• D) using active listening.

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Definitions:

Learned Behaviors

Actions or responses that are developed as a result of experience or conditioning, rather than being innate or instinctual.

Subjective Discomfort

This term refers to personal feelings of pain, distress, or discomfort that are unique to an individual's experience and perception.

Inability To Function

A significant reduction in one's capacity to perform day-to-day activities, often due to physical, psychological, or emotional impairments.

Behavioral Model

A psychological framework concentrating on the study of observable behaviors, emphasizing the role of learning in behavior acquisition.