A 16-Year-Old Boy Has Just Been Admitted to the Unit

question 23

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted to the unit for overnight observation after being in an automobile accident.What is the nurse's best approach to communicating with him?

• A)Use periods of silence to communicate respect for him.
• B)Be totally honest with him, even if the information is unpleasant.
• C)Tell him that everything that is discussed will be kept totally confidential.
• D)Use slang language when possible to help him open up.

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