A 14-year-old girl has received treatment for a sexually transmitted disease and has been suspended from school for drug use.You follow the suggested guidelines for addressing sensitive topics in your interview with the adolescent.The guidelines include

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Alcohol,drug use,and sexual practices are some of the most sensitive areas that are addressed in the health history.Guidelines for dealing with these sensitive topics include: posing questions in a matter-of-fact tone; using direct eye contact (this demonstrates to the patient the importance of the topic and your lack of embarrassment); adopting a nonjudgmental demeanor; and asking these questions in the later stages of the interview after rapport has been established.

A 14-Year-Old Girl Has Received Treatment for a Sexually Transmitted