An adolescent patient is admitted to the hospital. The nurse is aware the patient has no medical restriction on visitation. Which group of potential visitors is it most important for the nurse to encourage to help maintain the patient's social identity while hospitalized?

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Peers are crucial for maintaining an adolescent's social identity, especially during hospitalization, as they provide a sense of normalcy and connection to their usual social environment.

An Adolescent Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital