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lracut11

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What represents the major stressor of hospitalization for children from middle infancy throughout the preschool years?
 
  a. Separation anxiety c. Fear of bodily injury
  b. Loss of control d. Fear of pain

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Because of their striving for independence and productivity, which age-group of children is particularly vulnerable to events that may lessen their feeling of control and power?
 
  a. Infants c. Preschoolers
  b. Toddlers d. School-age children



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The major stress for children from infancy through the preschool years is separation anxiety, also called anaclitic depression. This is a major stressor of hospitalization. Loss of control, fear of bodily injury, and fear of pain are all stressors associated with hospitalization. However, separation from family is a primary stressor in this age-group.

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ANS: D
When a child is hospitalized, the altered family role, physical disability, loss of peer acceptance, lack of productivity, and inability to cope with stress usurp individual power and identity. This is especially detrimental to school-age children, who are striving for independence and productivity and are now experiencing events that lessen their control and power. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, although affected by loss of power, are not as significantly affected as are school-age children.




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