Health Promotion and Maintenance
77. Which response to hospitalization is a nurse most likely to observe in a 4-year-old child?
Health Promotion and Maintenance
77. Which response to hospitalization is a nurse most likely to observe in a 4-year-old child?
. Fearfulness of loud noises and sudden movements.
. Frequent crying outbursts and agitation.
. Urinary frequency and fear of mutilation.
. Boredom or loneliness.
Test-Taking Tip
Focus on the age of the child. Preschoolers are vulnerable to threats of bodily harm. Look for the best answer that describes this fear.
Content Area: Child Health, Hospitalization; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Health Promotion and Maintenance/Developmental Stages and Transitions
Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Answer 1 is incorrect since these behaviors would be expected in an infant, not a preschooler. Answer 2 is incorrect since these behaviors would be expected in a toddler, not a preschooler. Answer 3 is correct since preschoolers have great concerns over body mutilation and may demonstrate somatic symptoms as a response to the stress of hospitalization. Answer 4 is incorrect since these behaviors would be expected in a school-age child or adolescent, not a preschooler.