A parent asks the nurse At what age do most babies begin to fear ...

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A parent asks the nurse At what age do most babies begin to fear strangers? The nurse responds that most infants begin to fear strangers at age:
 
  a. 2 months. c. 6 months.
  b. 4 months. d. 12 months.

Question 2

Sara, age 4 months, was born at 35 weeks' gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her parents are concerned because she is a more difficult baby than their other child, who was term. The nurse should explain that:
 
  a. Infants' temperaments are part of their unique characteristics.
  b. Infants become less difficult if they are not kept on scheduled feedings and structured routines.
  c. Sara's behavior is suggestive of failure to bond completely with her parents.
  d. Sara's difficult temperament is the result of painful experiences in the neonatal period.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Between ages 6 and 8 months, fear of strangers and stranger anxiety become prominent and are related to the infant's ability to discriminate between familiar and nonfamiliar people. At age 2 months, the infant is just beginning to respond differentially to the mother. At age 4 months, the infant is beginning the process of separation individuation when the infant begins to recognize self and mother as separate beings. Twelve months is too late and requires referral for evaluation if the infant does not fear strangers at this age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Infant temperament has a strong biologic component. Together with interactions with the environment, primarily the family, the biologic component contributes to the infant's unique temperament. Children perceived as difficult may respond better to scheduled feedings and structured caregiving routines than to demand feedings and frequent changes in routines. Sara's temperament has been created by both biologic and environmental factors. The nurse should provide guidance in parenting techniques that are best suited to Sara's temperament.

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