The school nurse tells adolescents in the clinic that confidentiality and privacy will be maintained unless a life-threatening situation arises.Which of the following statements is true regarding this practice?

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Health professionals who work with adolescents should consider the adolescents' increasing independence and responsibility while maintaining privacy and ensuring confidentiality.However,circumstances may occur in which they are not able to maintain confidentiality,such as self-destructive behaviour or maltreatment by others.Confidentiality and privacy are necessary to facilitate trust with this age group.The nurse must be aware of the limits placed on confidentiality by local jurisdiction.

The School Nurse Tells Adolescents in the Clinic That Confidentiality