Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
Alternate Names : Preparing Adolescent for Test/Procedure, Test/Procedure Preparation - Adolescent
Definition Proper preparations for a test or procedure can reduce an adolescent's anxiety, encourage cooperation, and help develop coping skills.
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There are a number of ways to help an adolescent prepare for a difficult medical test or procedure.
First, provide detailed information and explain reasons for the procedure. You can use videos in which other adolescents do the teaching to demonstrate the procedure
and provide information, if available. Let your child participate and make as many decisions as possible.
Depending on his or her age and independence, your child may or may not wish you to be present during the procedure, and his or her wishes should be respected. During adolescence privacy is important and should be protected.
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