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Grant, who is 16, is at the pediatric clinic for his yearly checkup. The nurse requests that his father step out of the patient room because:
 
  1. Grant's father is not providing information the nurse needs.
   2. Grant appears apprehensive with his father in the room.
   3. Grant has a right to confidentiality to discuss his use of alcohol.
   4. Privacy is not appropriate for this age range, and the father should remain in the room.

Question 2

An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior has been place in a seclusion room at the hospital because he has been hurting others.
 
  The nurse checks on the patient and realizes she must take him out of the seclusion room when: 1. He is crying to be released.
   2. He states, I will be a good boy now..
   3. He starts headbutting the window.
   4. He complains that his parents will file a lawsuit.



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1. Confidentiality is appropriate due to Grant's age.
2. The question does not give information about the interaction between Grant and his father.
3. Privacy about topics such as substance use is appropriate for this age range.
4. Grant has a right to confidentiality due to his age.

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1. Crying is a common emotion when the child is experiencing hallucinations or violent behavior.
2. The statement is a manipulative behavior and is not true of a child in this state.
3. The headbutting causes severe self-harm, and an intervention must occur to stop the behavior.
4. The threats are a form of manipulation and should not be addressed at this time.



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