Psychosocial Support for Cancer Patients · NCLEX Exam

What should a nurse prioritise when planning a psychosocial care intervention for a teenager undergoing cancer treatment?

  1. Treat them exactly as an adult with no developmental adaptation
  2. Address developmental, peer, and body-image concerns of adolescence
  3. Focus only on treatment side-effects and skip emotional issues
  4. Exclude family from discussions since adolescents act independently
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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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