A mother explains to the nurse that she feels guilty leaving her child when she has to go to work. When she returns, her child seems to ignore her. What is the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ignoring the mother reflects the detachment stage of separation anxiety, a normal response in hospitalized children, reassuring the mother.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Meckel’s diverticulum (C) is a congenital pouch from an unobliterated vitelline duct. Yolk sac-bladder connection (A), inflammation (B), or hernia (D) are unrelated. Document: 'A pouch on the lower part of the intestine present at birth… a blind pouch may form.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Eating paint (A) is a major lead poisoning risk, especially from old homes. Toilet training (B), messy eating (C), and tantrums (D) are normal toddler behaviors. Document: 'Eating paint is one of the major risk factors for lead poisoning.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Infantile eczema increases asthma risk (D) due to atopic triad (eczema, asthma, allergies). Pneumonia (A), acne (B), and sun sensitivity (C) are unrelated. Document: 'Some children with eczema also develop asthma and hay-fever type allergies.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Early adolescents (12-15) prioritize body image (C) during illness. Procedures (A), control (B), and separation (D) are secondary. Document: 'Illness during early adolescence… is seen mainly as a threat to body image.'