A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis and an appendectomy is performed. Which of the following interventions is most ap propriate to facilitate normal growth and development?
A) Encourage parents to room-in and bring favorite video games.
B) Encourage the parents to room-in and assist with ADLs.
C) Encourage the child to rest and read.
D) Allow the child to participate in age-appropriate activities with other adolescent patients as condition warrants.
D
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