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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
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A hospitalized 2-year-old child who has a tantrum when a parent leaves
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A nurse is caring for a hospitalized 2-year-old child who has a tantrum when a parent leaves. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Give the child a stuffed animal. Offering the child a stuffed animal can provide comfort and a sense of security, helping to calm the child during the parent's absence. This action promotes emotional support and may help to reduce the child's anxiety.
Other choices are incorrect:
B: Informing the child about the parent's return time may not effectively address the immediate emotional distress.
C: Calling the parent back may not be feasible or necessary for every instance of separation anxiety.
D: Leaving the child alone can exacerbate feelings of fear and abandonment, potentially escalating the tantrum.
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