A 14-year-old is scheduled to have surgical repair of a spinal curvature (scoliosis). The adolescent will be hospitalized for about 2 weeks. Which nursing intervention will be most helpful during the...

A 14-year-old is scheduled to have surgical repair of a spinal curvature (scoliosis). The adolescent will be hospitalized for about 2 weeks. Which nursing intervention will be most helpful during the hospital stay?

1. Have peers visit frequently during the day.

 2. Instruct parents to room-in with her.

3. Encourage her to go to the recreation room.

4. Encourage her to arrange for her teachers to provide her with homework.