The nurse is caring for a postoperative 14-year-old female on the pediatric unit. Which consideration is most significant in planning care for this child?
1. The child will want her mother with her at all times.
2. The child is not going to be concerned with her body image while hospitalized.
3. The child of this age is learning to become independent.
4. The child of this age will be glad to miss school.
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Rationale:
1. The adolescent probably will want friends present at times, instead of a parent at all times.
2. Concern with body image and development of independence are both significant concerns in the adolescent age group.
3. The 14-year-old typically will not want a parent or nurse to do all the care for her. She is interested in her body, and wants to start caring for herself.
4. Missing school is not a positive aspect for this age, as frequent contact with peer groups is so important.
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