A parent brings an adolescent child to the doctor's office. The nurse will be assessing both physical and psychosocial concerns. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates a developmental approach to interviewing the adolescent?

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This demonstrates a developmental approach because it acknowledges that adolescents may have concerns they may not want to discuss in front of their parents. Giving the adolescent privacy allows them to feel comfortable and more likely to open up about their concerns. It also shows respect for their growing autonomy and encourages them to become more independent.

A Parent Brings an Adolescent Child to the Doctor's Office