The nurse is caring for a chronically ill adolescent patient. What can the nurse do to maintain stimulation and support the patient's sense of identity while hospitalized?

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To encourage stimulation while supporting the adolescent patient's sense of identity while hospitalized, the nurse should encourage the patient to communicate with friends through social media. Planning activities around rest periods does not promote stimulation. Explaining food choices does not promote stimulation. Learning about medications does not promote stimulation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Chronically Ill Adolescent Patient