During the First 4 Days of Hospitalization,an 18 Month Old

question 5

Multiple Choice

During the first 4 days of hospitalization,an 18 month old cried inconsolably when his/her parents left and he/she refused the staff's attention.Now the nurse observes that the child appears to be "settled in" and unconcerned about seeing his/her parents.How should the nurse interpret this change in behavior?

• A) The child has successfully adjusted to the hospital environment.
• B) The child has transferred their trust to the nursing staff.
• C) The child may be experiencing detachment, which is the third stage of separation anxiety.
• D) Because the child is "at home" in the hospital now, seeing his mother frequently will only start the cycle again.

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