A mother confides in the school nurse that she witnessed her son ...

[karen]

A mother confides in the school nurse that she witnessed her son kissing another boy. Which concepts should guide the nurse to base a reply? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Homosexual behavior in adolescents is not uncommon.
  b. Homosexuality is a mental disorder.
  c. Adolescents often desire to explore alternative lifestyles.
  d. Homosexual tendencies should be addressed with counseling.
  e. Parents should seek a support group for parents of gays.

Question 2

The school nurse is discussing challenges of the adolescent years with a group of high school students in health class. What challenges toward adolescent development will the nurse include?
 
  a. Developing intimacy
  b. Maintaining dependence on parents
  c. Searching for identity
  d. Adjusting to body changes
  e. Establishing future goals

[Mochi]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C
Adolescents may experiment with an alternate sexual expression as part of their self-discovery. Homosexual activities are not uncommon in adolescence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Adolescents face the challenges of developing intimacy, searching for identity, adjusting to body changes and establishing goals for the future. Adolescents are striving for independence from parents.