Psychosocial Integrity Q 18

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While planning care for a 2-year-old hospitalized child, which situation would the nurse expect to most likely affect the behavior?

  

     A. Strange bed and surroundings.

     B. Separation from parents.

     C. Presence of other toddlers.

     D. Unfamiliar toys and games.

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Separation from parents

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Separation anxiety is most evident from 6 months to 30 months of age. It is the greatest stress imposed on a toddler by hospitalization. If separation is avoided, young children have a tremendous capacity to withstand other stress.

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Option A: Most children, even school-aged children, are fearful of a strange bed and new surroundings.

Option C: The presence of other toddlers might help the client calm down and adjust with the environment.

Option D: Unfamiliar toys and games would least likely affect the toddler’s behavior.

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