55. A 13-year-old adolescent with newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is struggling with body image due to weight loss. What clinical nursing intervention is critical for supporting the adolescent?
A.
Telling them to eat more.
B.
Encouraging open communication, providing emotional support, and connecting them with peer support groups or mental health professionals.
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C.
Focusing only on physical symptoms.
D.
Avoiding discussions about body image.
📖 Additional Information
Telling them to eat more.
Encouraging open communication, providing emotional support, and connecting them with peer support groups or mental health professionals.
