Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2089 of 2368
Which nursing action best supports the psychosocial needs of a 15-year-old during a clinic visit?
- Direct all explanations to the parent only
- Avoid discussing risky behaviors to prevent embarrassment
- Make health decisions for the teen without their input
- Support the teen's need for privacy during care and discussions
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Correct answer: Support the teen's need for privacy during care and discussions
Adolescents are in the identity versus role confusion stage. Supporting privacy helps them build their own identity.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026