Talk to the Patient
During an assessment, the nurse should speak directly to this person instead of directing every question to the parent.
Who is the child or adolescent?
Acne, body odor, and emotional changes may occur in both males and females during this process.
What is puberty?
This vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and supports bone health.
What is vitamin D?
Friends and this social group have a strong influence on adolescent behavior and decision-making.
What are peers?
This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
What is Tdap?
The nurse should use clear, honest language appropriate for the child’s age and this factor.
What is the child’s developmental level?
This is generally the first visible sign of puberty in females.
What is breast development or breast budding?
Skipping this meal is a common nutritional problem among adolescents.
What is breakfast?
Alcohol, vaping, reckless driving, sexual activity, and unsafe social media use are examples of these behaviors.
What are risk-taking behaviors?
This adolescent vaccine helps prevent bacterial meningitis and meningococcal bloodstream infections.
What is meningococcal ACWY?
Saying, “This won’t hurt at all,” is an example of this communication mistake.
What is false reassurance?
his is generally the first sign of puberty in males.
What is testicular enlargement?
Food restriction, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image characterize this eating disorder.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Adolescents may focus on these instead of considering the long-term consequences of their actions.
What are immediate rewards?
The HPV vaccine is routinely recommended at this age.
What is 11 to 12 years old?
Allowing a child to choose which arm will be used for a blood pressure reading helps promote this.
What is independence or participation in care?
This term refers to a female’s first menstrual period.
What is menarche?
Recurrent episodes of overeating without regular vomiting, laxative misuse, or other compensatory behavior characterize this disorder.
What is binge-eating disorder?
“Nothing bad will happen to me” demonstrates this common adolescent belief.
What is a sense of invulnerability?
Although routinely recommended at ages 11 to 12, HPV vaccination may begin as early as this age.
What is 9 years old?
When discussing substance use or sexual health, the nurse should communicate with adolescents using this supportive approach.
What is a nonjudgmental approach?
A deeper voice, facial hair, and increased muscle mass are physical changes generally associated with puberty in this group.
Who are adolescent males?
Oversized clothing, excessive exercise, restrictive eating, and preoccupation with calories may be warning signs of this problem.
What is an eating disorder?
Isolation, mood changes, declining grades, loss of interest, and giving away possessions require the nurse to assess for this.
What is depression, self-harm, or suicide risk?
The HPV vaccine is most effective when given before this occurs.
What is exposure to HPV?