Which of the following is an inappropriate approach for the nurse to use in working with adolescent clients?
A) Protecting the adolescent's right to privacy
B) Using neutral words in eliciting symptoms
C) Insisting that teens use appropriate terminology when expressing their concerns
D) Paying attention to what the teen verbalizes and fails to verbalize

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Insisting that teens use appropriate terminology when expressing their concerns may make the client feel uncomfortable and may inhibit their ability to open up and express themselves freely. It is important to use language that the client is comfortable with and to allow them to express themselves in their own words. A, B, and D are appropriate approaches for the nurse to use when working with adolescent clients.

Which of the Following Is an Inappropriate Approach for the Nurse