Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 797 of 2368
A nurse is teaching a 16-year-old about substance abuse. Which approach is best?
- Discuss the topic only with the parents present so they can answer for the teen
- Discuss the topic openly and with privacy, respecting the adolescent's opinions
- Use simple storytelling and coloring activities that are suited to a young child
- Avoid the topic to prevent embarrassment unless the teen raises the subject first
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Correct answer: Discuss the topic openly and with privacy, respecting the adolescent's opinions
Adolescents value autonomy. Sensitive topics are discussed with sensitivity and privacy, respecting their opinions.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Teaching & Learning: Life Span Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026