What should a nurse prioritise when planning a psychosocial care intervention for a teenager undergoing cancer treatment?
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Correct answer: Address developmental, peer, and body-image concerns of adolescence
Psychosocial support must be tailored to developmental stage; adolescents have unique concerns about peer support, identity, and body image.
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