A 12-Year-Old Child Diagnosed with Cancer Is Hospitalized for the First

A 12-year-old child diagnosed with cancer is hospitalized for the first time. Considering many children in this age group have a fear of hospitals, which strategies will the nurse use to help the child during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

A) Encourage visits from friends.
B) Ask the parents to bring in personal items from home.
C) Maintain a strict daily routine to keep the child focused.
D) Limit parental responsibilities for the child's care.
E) Provide medical equipment for pretend activities.