What is an age-appropriate nursing intervention to facilitate psychological adjustment for an adolescent expected to have a prolonged hospitalization? Select all that apply
a. Encourage parents to bring in homework and schedule study times.
b. Allow the adolescent to wear street clothes.
c. Involve the parents in care.
d. Follow home routines.
e. Encourage parents to bring in favorite foods.
A, B, E
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Correct These are all developmentally appropriate approaches to facilitate
adjustment and coping for an adolescent who will be experiencing
prolonged hospitalization.
Incorrect Involving parents in care and following home routines are important
interventions for the preschool child who is in the hospital. Adolescents do
not need parents to assist in their care. They are used to performing
independent self-care. Adolescents may want their parents to be nearby, or
they may enjoy the freedom and independence from parental control and
routines.
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