The nurse is planning care for an adolescent scheduled for spinal surgery and is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. To meet this client's psychosocial needs, the nurse should
The nurse is planning care for an adolescent scheduled for spinal surgery and is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. To meet this client's psychosocial needs, the nurse should
A. tell the parents to stay overnight with him.
[11%]
B. arrange for his peers to visit him.
[73%]
C. recommend a prescription for patient-controlled analgesia.
[9%]
D. provide meals high in protein and vitamin C.
[7%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Musculoskeletal
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Development Stages and Transitions
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Peer relationships are significant to an adolescent. To meet the client's psychosocial needs, it would be appropriate for the nurse to arrange a visit from the client's peers.
Choice A is incorrect. Adolescents become less reliant on parental relationships and focus more on peer relationships. While this would not be harmful, it would not be the most helpful option for the nurse to pursue.
Choice C is incorrect. Optimal pain control following surgery is always a priority for the client in the postoperative period. While a PCA may assist with the client having autonomy over their pain control, this would not satisfy a psychosocial need.
Choice D is incorrect. Promoting meals high in protein and vitamin C is recommended to promote wound healing following surgery. However, this would satisfy a physical need, not a psychosocial need.
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Additional Info
✓ Peer relationships are important to an adolescent, and if they feel left behind by their peers, this may negatively impact their self-esteem
✓ For the adolescent who is hospitalized it is appropriate for the nurse to recommend visits by peers
✓ Hospitalized adolescents have a heightened sense of privacy and the nurse should ensure this is respected
