What is an age-appropriate nursing intervention to facilitate psychologic adjustment for an adolescent expected to have a prolonged hospitalization? (Select all that apply.)

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Encouraging parents to bring in homework,street clothes,and favorite foods are all developmentally appropriate approaches to facilitate adjustment and coping for an adolescent who will be experiencing prolonged hospitalization.Involving parents in care and following home routines are important interventions for the preschool child who is in the hospital.Adolescents do not need parents to assist in their care.They are used to performing independent self-care.Adolescents may want their parents to be nearby,or they may enjoy the freedom and independence from parental control and routines.

What Is an Age-Appropriate Nursing Intervention to Facilitate Psychologic Adjustment