Author Question: An adolescent shares with you that she wishes her breasts would grow larger. Which of the following ... (Read 44 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

An adolescent shares with you that she wishes her breasts would grow larger. Which of the following would be the best response initially?

A) It is unlikely that your breasts will grow any more. I wouldn't spend time thinking about it.
B) You look fine to me. Why would you want larger breasts?
C) Breast growth usually stops by the age of 16 years. What is the reason you were hoping yours would grow more?
D) Let's talk about your concern. You know that breast size has nothing to do with ability to reproduce.

Question 2

When explaining the procedure of bone marrow aspiration to a child with leukemia, what would be the best explanation?

A) You will need to lie still afterward to prevent a headache.
B) You will feel pressure on your hip from the needle.
C) You will have to lie on your back and hold your breath.
D) You won't feel any pain at all, because you will be asleep.