A nurse is observing infants at a day-care center to determine how their behavior fits into attachment theories. The nurse notes a wide variety of attachment behaviors. What other assessment is appropriate for the nurse to make?
A.
Cultural background
B.
Fussiness of the babies
C.
Time dropped off
D.
Time spent in day care
ANS: A
Cultural background plays an important role in behavior, including demonstrations of attachment. Infants will show attachment in a manner consistent with their culture. The nurse should note the cultural background of the observed infants. The other information may be useful, but is not as important in judging attachment as is cultural background.
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