The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old boy in traction prior…

The nurse is cаring fоr а 13-yeаr-оld bоy in traction prior to surgery for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, or Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. He has been in an acute care setting for 2 weeks and will require an additional 10 days in the hospital. He is complaining that he feels isolated and is resisting further treatment. Which of the following would be the most helpful intervention?