The nurse is working with an adolescent who will be admitted to the hospital in two days. The appropriate nursing approach to prepare the adolescent for hospitalization is
provide the adolescent with written material about the hospitalization.
2. provide an opportunity for the childto talk with an adult who has had a similar experience.
3. teach parents what to expect so theinformation can be shared with the adolescent.
4. provide an opportunity for the teento try on surgical attire.
Answer:1
Rationale: Adolescents benefit from a different approach than younger children when being prepared for hospitalization. Written materials,anatomically correct dolls,and talking to peers who have had similar experiences are all appropriate for the adolescent. The adolescent should be taught first hand what to expect during the hospitalization.Dressing up in surgical attire is appropriate for the younger child.
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