An adolescent comes to the school nurse's office seeking advice about his friends and feeling pressure to participate in activities he isn't comfortable with (i.e. drinking parties and sexual explorations). The nurse should:

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The nurse should be open to the adolescent's concerns and provide accurate information about any questions. It is important to listen and provide support without judgment, and to provide resources for healthy decision-making. Simply telling the adolescent to stay away from certain friends may not be a realistic or helpful solution. Giving pamphlets on sexually transmitted diseases may be important information, but it doesn't address the broader concerns the adolescent is seeking advice on. Making a judgment about the adolescent's parents and encouraging psychosocial counseling is not appropriate in this context without additional assessment or information.

An Adolescent Comes to the School Nurse's Office Seeking Advice