Hospitalized adolescents do best then which of the following conditions exist? Select all that apply
a. then other adolescents are present on the same unit
b. in a room with another adolescent but on a ward of mixed adolescents and adults there they can view how adults respond to their hospitalizations
c. mixed with younger children so they can be role models for the younger children
d. then offered the opportunity to participate in the governance of their space
A, D
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Correct For the hospitalized adolescent, adaptation is facilitated then other adolescents are present on the same unit.
For the hospitalized adolescent, adaptation is facilitated then the adolescent is offered the opportunity to participate in the governance of their space.
Incorrect Adaptation is not facilitated by being in a mixed unit with adolescents and adults.
Mixing the unit with younger children is also not an indication for adaptation for the hospitalized adolescent.
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