A Hospitalized Toddler Was Drinking from a Cup at Home

question 8

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle.What is the most likely reason for this behavior?

• A) He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing.
• B) He is demonstrating attention-seeking behaviors because of an overabundance of attention in the hospital.
• C) He is attempting to refocus the attention of the adults around him to avoid further painful procedures.
• D) He is exhibiting normal behavior for his age,as children often stop new behaviors after they believe they have mastered them.

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