A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old who in the past 6 months has had multiple male and female sexual partners.The nurse knows that which therapeutic statement would be most effective?

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Most teenagers feel invincible,and for this reason,some participate in risky behaviours.The nurse should acknowledge this feeling to the patient and offer education and alternatives,while giving the patient the autonomy to make his or her own decisions.The nurse should not force the patient to make a choice of orientation and should not pass judgement on a patient's sexual orientation or social network;this would make the patient feel defensive and would eliminate the trust in the relationship.Involving parents is not the first line of action;parents should be notified only if the child is in a life-or-death situation.

A Nurse Is Caring for a 15-Year-Old Who in the Past