When Admitting an Adolescent to a Hospital Unit, the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

When admitting an adolescent to a hospital unit, the nurse knows she should keep in mind which of the following?

• A) The nurse should use the "three wishes" question to assess cognitive level.
• B) When a teen asks a direct question, the teen does not really want the answer.
• C) Teens recognize that life is a roller-coaster ride with ups and downs.
• D) Teens are able to self-assess competency.

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