What are the basic fears of a young child being hospitalized? (Select all that apply.)
a. Separation
b. Permanent scarring
c. Pain
d. Cost
e. Body intrusion
ANS: A, C, E
Small children all share the same basic fears relative to hospitalization, which are separation from family, pain, and body intrusion or mutilation.
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