The nurse is caring for a teen who will be hospitalized for physical rehabilitation for an extended period of time after an auto accident. When working to promote a good working relationship with the teen, what action by the nurse will be most beneficial?
A) Allow the teen to control the daily schedule.
B) Keep your word with regard to promises and statements made to the teen.
C) Allow the teen to make decisions about the plan of care.
D) Include the teen in the weekly interdisciplinary care conferences
Ans: B
When working with teens the establishment of trust and rapport are of the highest priority. Establishing trust can best be done by demonstrating consistency and keeping promises made to the teen. Control of the daily schedule may not be feasible. The teen can be allowed to have an impact on some elements of the plan of care but this does not have a greater importance than the establishment of trust. The teen may be able to attend care conferences but this is not of the highest priority.
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