Effective Communication with Adolescent Patients

Medium Developmental Stages And Transitions Adolescent (12-18 Years)

An adolescent comes to the clinic for a routine physical examination and immunization update. During the visit, the nurse notes that the patient is reluctant to discuss personal issues and appears ambivalent about their self-image. Considering the developmental stage of adolescence (12-18 years), which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate to facilitate effective communication with this patient?

Encourage the adolescent to express more about their feelings by sharing your own personal experiences.

Utilize open-ended questions and allow the adolescent to lead the conversation.

Implement a structured questionnaire to assess their health concerns.

Direct the adolescent to focus on their achievements in school and social aspects.

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