Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
While planning care for a 2-year-old hospitalized child, which situation would the nurse expect to most likely affect the behavior?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is 'Separation from parents.' Separation anxiety is most evident from 6 months to 30 months of age and is the greatest stress imposed on a toddler by hospitalization. If separation is avoided, young children have a tremendous capacity to withstand other stress. The other choices, such as 'Strange bed and surroundings,' 'Presence of other toddlers,' and 'Unfamiliar toys and games,' may also have an impact on the child, but separation from parents is typically the most significant factor affecting behavior in a hospitalized 2-year-old.