A nurse is caring for a young adult after surgery. Which action by the nurse will be priority?
a. Allow involvement of peers
b. Allow involvement of partner
c. Allow involvement of volunteer activities
d. Allow involvement of consistent schedule
ANS: B
Nurses must understand that during hospitalization, a young adult's need for intimacy remains present; thus young adults benefit from the support of their partner or significant other during this time. Involvement of peers is priority for adolescents. Volunteer activities are priority for middle-aged adults. Consistent schedule is priority for infants and toddlers.
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