When caring for a hospitalized adolescent, a nurse should do which of the following?
A) Talk down to the adolescent.
B) Treat the adolescent with respect.
C) Encourage peers to visit.
D) Insist that a parent be present during examinations and procedures.
E) Assume that the adolescent has no knowledge of his or her illness.

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Adolescents should be treated with respect to foster a trusting relationship, and peer visits can provide emotional support.

When Caring for a Hospitalized Adolescent, a Nurse Should Do