The Nurse Is Caring for an Adolescent Who Had an External

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an adolescent who had an external fixator placed after suffering a fracture of the wrist during a bicycle accident. Which statement by the adolescent should be expected about separation anxiety?

• A) "I wish my parents could spend the night with me while I am in the hospital."
• B) "I think I would like for my siblings to visit me but not my friends."
• C) "I hope my friends don't forget about visiting me."
• D) "I will be embarrassed if my friends come to the hospital to visit."

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