A 16 Year Old Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness Has

question 31

Multiple Choice

A 16 year old diagnosed with a chronic illness has recently become rebellious and is taking risks such as missing doses of his medication.What information should the nurse provide the parents to help explain their child's behavior?

• A) The child at this age requires more discipline.
• B) At this age, children need more socialization with peers.
• C) This behavior is seen as a normal part of adolescence.
• D) This is how the child is asking for more parental involvement in managing stress.

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