A 16-year-old child is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed. Which intervention is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and development? 1....

A 16-year-old child is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed. Which intervention is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and development?

1. Encourage the child to rest and read. 2. Encourage the parents to room-in with the child. 3. Allow the family to bring in favorite computer games. 4. Allow the child to participate in activities with other individuals in the same age group when the condition permits.