When Admitting an Adolescent to a Hospital Unit, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

When admitting an adolescent to a hospital unit, the nurse knows she should keep in mind which of the following?

A) The nurse should use the "three wishes" question to assess cognitive level.
B) When a teen asks a direct question, the teen does not really want the answer.
C) Teens recognize that life is a roller-coaster ride with ups and downs.
D) Teens are able to self-assess competency.