A 12-year-old child is in the hospital for an extended period of time.Which action by the nurse would most promote the child's sense of self-esteem?
A) Allow the child to set a daily schedule for activities.
B) Encourage the child's friend to come and visit.
C) Have the child choose food from the menu.
D) Let the parents have unlimited visitation time.

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A schedule enhances normalcy,and allowing the child to participate in setting the schedule will help boost self-esteem.The other actions are all good nursing interventions,but giving the child some control and encouraging participation will help self-esteem.

A 12-Year-Old Child Is in the Hospital for an Extended