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Module 16/Unit 5<br />

CONTENT<br />

Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills<br />

Training/Learning Methods<br />

(Time Required)<br />

urethral discharge, trauma, or pubic<br />

lice.<br />

• If the young man is not circumcised,<br />

gently retract the <strong>for</strong>eskin to look <strong>for</strong><br />

ulcers on the glans penis.<br />

HOW TO MAKE THE PHYSICAL<br />

EXAMINATION LESS STRESSFUL<br />

FOR THE ADOLESCENT CLIENT<br />

• Explain why the visit is important.<br />

• Respect the adolescent's sensitivity<br />

about privacy.<br />

• Explain what you are doing be<strong>for</strong>e<br />

you begin each step of the exam.<br />

• Protect her/his physical privacy as<br />

much as possible. Allow the client to<br />

keep on her/his clothes except <strong>for</strong><br />

what must be removed. Make sure to<br />

cover the parts of the body that are<br />

exposed. Never leave any part of the<br />

body exposed when not being<br />

examined.<br />

• Reassure the client that any results of<br />

the exam will remain confidential.<br />

• A good rapport between the provider<br />

and client is essential. Try to<br />

establish trust.<br />

• Provide reassurance throughout the<br />

exam.<br />

• Give constant feedback in a nonjudgmental<br />

manner. "I see you have<br />

a small sore here, does it hurt"<br />

• Offer to have the exam per<strong>for</strong>med by<br />

a provider of the same sex, if<br />

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Adolescent Curriculum

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