Activities appropriate for the adolescent care unit might include ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Activities appropriate for the adolescent care unit might include all except:
 
  1. Access to snacks and beverages if there are no dietary restrictions.
   2. 5-year-old roommate.
   3. Private telephone conversations.
   4. Availability to games, such as pool tables.

Question 2

Assessing the Hospital Environment of Care for the adolescent should include:
 
  1. Personalizing their room.
   2. Decorating the walls with Toy Story prints.
   3. Allowing for privacy.
   4. Removing all chairs and extra furniture from the room.

[Jevvish]

Answer to Question 1

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1. If not on a diet or activity restriction, offer kitchen access so that the adolescents can obtain beverages and snacks independently.
2. Adolescents prefer other adolescents as roommates. Avoid wide variation in ages during roommate selection.
3. Offer private telephone access.
4. Offer access to games that release physical energy, such as pool tables.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Environment of Care includes being aware that pediatric inpatient units are often geared toward younger children.
2. Posters with rock stars, popular actors, and famous athletes are preferred decorations over cartoon characters.
3. Allow for privacy by implementing curtains between bed spaces and locks on the bathroom door.
4. Comfortable furniture should be provided, with extra chairs for when family and peers visit.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Excellent

[olderstudent]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it