Which actions by the nurse are age-appropriate when providing care to a hospitalized adolescent? Select all that apply.
A)Talking down to the adolescent
B)Treating the adolescent with respect
C)Encourage the adolescent's peers to visit
D)Insisting that the adolescent's parent be present during examinations and procedures
E)Assuming that the adolescent has no knowledge of the current illness necessitating hospitalization

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Treating the adolescent with respect and encouraging peer visits are age-appropriate actions, as they support the adolescent's need for independence and social interaction.

Which Actions by the Nurse Are Age-Appropriate When Providing Care