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The parents of a 4 year-old hospitalized child tell the nurse, 'We are leaving now and will be back at 6 PM.' A few hours later the child asks the nurse when the parents will come again. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Time is not completely understood by a 4 year-old. Preschoolers interpret time with their own frame of reference. Thus, it is best to explain time in relationship to a known, common event.