The nurse is taking care of an adolescent who was admitted following an automobile accident. Which of the following should the nurse know in caring for this client?
1. The adolescent's main concern is with death and dying.
2. Adolescents are concerned with privacy and independence.
3. Adolescents have a fear of loss of self-control related to body.
4. Adolescents will experience separation anxiety.
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Rationale:
1. The major source of stress for hospitalized school-age children is concern with death and dying.
2. The adolescent desires privacy and independence.
3. Preschoolers are fearful of loss of self-control related to the body and emotions, and fear of bodily injury or mutilation.
4. Separation from parents is the major stressor for the toddlers.
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