A 2-Year-Old Child Has Been Crying Constantly for His Mother

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child has been crying constantly for his mother since he was hospitalized 3 days ago.What does this behavior suggest?

• A) The toddler feels abandoned by his mother.
• B) The child still has not adjusted to his hospitalization.
• C) The child is not separated from his mother often.
• D) There is a poor mother-child bond.

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