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Counseling the high-risk adolescent.

N H Busen

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Nurse practitioners face challenges when interviewing high-risk adolescents. Violence, aggression, and thrill-seeking behaviors are increasingly common among at-risk youth, complicating care.

    Area of Science:

    • Adolescent Health
    • Psychiatric Nursing
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • High-risk adolescents present complex challenges for nurse practitioners due to overlapping issues like poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and low self-esteem.
    • Assessment and management of these adolescents are difficult, requiring specialized approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the complexities of interviewing and counseling high-risk adolescents.
    • To highlight the increasing prevalence of specific risk-taking behaviors in adolescents.
    • To demonstrate a case study approach for gaining insight into adolescent problem behaviors and family dynamics.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey data collection on adolescent risk-taking behaviors.
    • Analysis of current national statistics on adolescent behaviors.

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  • A case study illustrating information gathering on home and educational settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Survey data indicate a rise in violence, aggression, and thrill-seeking behaviors among adolescents.
    • These findings are consistent with national statistics on adolescent risk-taking.
    • The case study demonstrated how home and educational environments offer insights into family dysfunction and specific behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioners require enhanced skills to effectively manage high-risk adolescents.
    • Understanding the interplay of socioeconomic factors and behavioral issues is crucial for intervention.
    • A comprehensive assessment including family and educational contexts is vital for addressing adolescent risk behaviors.