Question

An unmarried female adolescent arrives at a hospital with her parents. she complains of a delay in her regular menstrual cycle and wants to confirm her health status. which strategies should be employed while interviewing the adolescent? select all that apply.

Answer 1

Adolescents get their health information in different sources. Health care providers are top on the list thus they should have the right approach and communication skills. It is vital to start first with explaining confidentiality especially on this situation that the adolescent is possibly pregnant. The adolescents strengths and weaknesses should be identified as well to deliver the correct technique in obtaining information from the client. Information such as if the adolescent is dating, had sex or sexually active or using control methods.The health care provider should relay the information in a way that would allow the patient to participate for her own care.