Preparing an Adolescent - Age: 12 years and older

Fears: change in appearance, pain, loss of control, death and honesty with doctors, nurses and family members.

• Allow for independence when possible.
  
  
• Encourage peer interactions.
  
  
• Allow your child to be involved in his or her care and decisions.
  
  
• Provide reasons for test/procedures.
  
  
• Provide distraction/relaxation techniques during procedures.
  
  
• Respect privacy when possible.
  

For more helpful information, click on the following links:

    Distractions

    What Happens When You Go For Your Test

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