NRS 420 Adolescence Contemporary Issues and Resource Essay
Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. Select one issue (besides teen pregnancy) a teenager might come to GCU with a nurse in a health clinic at a local high school. In a 500-750-word paper include the following:
- Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
- Identify specific questions or assessment tool would you use to screen for this issue.
- Outline strategies you, the nurse, would use to establish a therapeutic relationship with the teenager.
- Define the legal and ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
- Identify specific support options you will provide for your patient and/or their family to access? Include the contact information for the support option.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the GCU criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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You can attempt this GCU as many times as you would like. After completing this concept lab, you will be awarded a Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) score. The DCE score will appear on your Lab Pass which you will submit to the classroom drop box. The DCE score will be used as your percentage grade for this assignment.
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You can attempt this GCU as many times as you would like. After completing this concept lab, you will be awarded a Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) score. The DCE score will appear on your Lab Pass which you will submit to the classroom drop box. The DCE score will be used as your percentage grade for this assignment.
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You can attempt this GCU as many times as you would like. After completing Skin, Hair, and Nails, you will be awarded a Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) score. The DCE score will appear on your Lab Pass which you will submit to the classroom drop box. The DCE score will be used as your percentage grade for this assignment.
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