A mother says,"My son wants me to let him buy a car.I must admit,I certainly get tired of driving him around to all his sports and other activities.Do you think I should let him have a car?" Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?

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Motor vehicle-related injuries and violence are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for adolescents.Males are more likely to take risks,and injury death rates for boys are twice as high as those for girls.Thus,the response by the nurse should take these factors into consideration in response and encourage the mother to individualize her decision for her son.The incorrect reponses do not take into account the individual risk factors that the nurse should encourage the mother to consider.The nurse should encourage the mother to think about the risky behaviors specific to this population and how they apply to her son.

A Mother Says,"My Son Wants Me to Let Him Buy