The Nurse Encourages the Mother of a Toddler with Acute

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) to stay at the bedside as much as possible.What is the nurse's primary rationale for this action?

• A) Mothers of hospitalized toddlers often experience guilt.
• B) The mother's presence will reduce anxiety and ease the child's respiratory efforts.
• C) Separation from the mother is a major developmental threat at this age.
• D) The mother can provide constant observations of the child's respiratory efforts.

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