Author Question: The mother of an infant is unable to visit the child in the hospital for 3 days. At first, the baby ... (Read 41 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The mother of an infant is unable to visit the child in the hospital for 3 days. At first, the baby cries relentlessly but then becomes quiet and withdrawn. What reaction does the nurse identify as occurring with this child?

A) The infant is fatigued.
B) The infant is developing a sense of denial.
C) The infant is confused about being hospitalized.
D) The infant is ill, which is causing the change in behavior.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the parents of a 2-year-old toddler methods of dealing with their child's negativism. Based on Erokson's theory of development, which of the following would be an appropriate intervention for this child?

A) Discourage solitary play; encourage playing with other children.
B) Encourage the child to pick out his own clothes.
C) Use time-outs whenever the child says no inappropriately.
D) Encourage the child to take turns when playing games.

nhea · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
In separation anxiety, the stage of protest is when the child cries loudly and is unable to be comforted. In denial, the child is silent with an expressionless face. The infant's behavior is not because of fatigue, confusion, or the illness.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Erikson defines the toddler period as a time of autonomy versus shame and doubt. It is a time of exerting independence. Allowing the child to choose his own clothes helps him to assert his independence. Negativismalways saying nois a normal part of healthy development and is occurring as a result of the toddler's attempt to assert his or her independence. It should not be punished with time-outs. The toddler should be encouraged to play alone and with other children. Toddlers cannot take turns in games until age 3.