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go.lag

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on: Jun 28, 2018
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.

Question 2

Which child would have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization?
 
  a. 3-month-old child
  b. 16-month-old child
  c. 4-year-old child
  d. 7-year-old child


millet

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Unless toddlers are extremely ill, their grief and sense of abandonment during hospitalization are obvious.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Separation anxiety occurs after age 6 months and is most pronounced in the toddler.


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