The nurse develops a medication teaching plan for an adolescent ...

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The nurse develops a medication teaching plan for an adolescent client. Which principle will be highest priority to include when teaching the adolescent client?
 
  a. Emotional development occurs at the same time for all adolescents.
  b. All information shared with the nurse will remain confidential.
  c. The client can be assured of appropriate levels of privacy.
  d. Adolescents do not need assistance with decision making about medications.

Question 2

The _____ route is the most exact and predictable route through which to administer medications to children.
 
  a. oral
  b. rectal
  c. intramuscular
  d. intravenous

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse plays a key role in establishing a productive working relationship with an adolescent. Appropriate levels of privacy will demonstrate trust and the increased need for independence in the adolescent and may provide an opportunity for the adolescent to verbalize questions/concerns. Emotional development in an adolescent occurs on an individual basis. The nurse must exercise care in offering confidentiality in the event that information needs to be divulged to other healthcare providers. Adolescents may require help with decision making.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The IV route allows for the greatest titration and bioavailability of the medication. The other routes are less exact.

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