What are supportive interventions that can assist an adolescent with a chronic illness to meet developmental milestones? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encourage activities appropriate for age.
b. Avoid discussing planning for the future.
c. Provide instruction on interpersonal and coping skills.
d. Emphasize good appearance and wearing of stylish clothes.
e. Understand that the adolescent will not have the same sexual needs.
ANS: A, C, D
To achieve independence from family, instruction on interpersonal and coping skills should be provided. To promote heterosexual relationships, activities appropriate for age should be encouraged, and a good appearance and wearing of stylish clothes should be emphasized. Plans for the future should be discussed, and the adolescent will have the same sexual needs as adolescents without a chronic illness.
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