The Mother of a 16-Year-Old Male Was Recently Divorced After

The mother of a 16-year-old male was recently divorced after several years of an abusive relationship and tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that the adolescent has begun skipping school and hanging out with friends at the local shopping mall. When she confronts her child, he responds by saying that he hates her. What will the nurse practitioner tell this mother?

A) Adolescence is marked by an inability to comprehend complex situations.
B) Adolescence is typically marked by tempestuous and transient episodes.
C) Adolescents normally have extreme, disruptive conflicts with parents.
D) Adolescents often need counseling to help them cope with life events.