A 1-Month-Old Infant Is Left Alone for Extended Periods,has Little

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 1-month-old infant is left alone for extended periods,has little physical stimulation,and is malnourished.Based on this infant's history,in which phase of development according to Mahler's theory should a nurse expect to see a potential deficit?

• A) The symbiotic phase
• B) The autistic phase
• C) The consolidation phase
• D) The rapprochement phase

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Definitions:

Brain Growth

The process involving the increase in size and complexity of the brain; significant especially during childhood and adolescence.

Cognitive Growth

Refers to the development in one’s ability to think, solve problems, and understand complex concepts as they age.

Malnutrition

A condition that results from eating a diet in which nutrients are either not enough or are too much, causing health problems.

Sensory Impoverishment

A condition in which an individual has limited interaction with the sensory environment, leading to reduced sensory and cognitive development.