The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient in the hospital. Which goal will be priority?

A. Adolescents are in a critical period of developing their sense of identity. Helping them maintain their identity is vital for their emotional and psychological well-being during hospitalization. B. Maintaining industry is more relevant to younger children (school-age). C. Maintaining intimacy is a focus for older adolescents but is not the priority for a 14-year-old. D. Maintaining initiative is more important for younger children in the preschool stage.