While in the waiting room, a child begins to cry when a toy has been taken from him. The mother immediately hands the child another toy and the crying stops. How should the nurse interpret the child's behavior?
A) Easily distractible
B) Short attention span
C) Negative mood quality
D) Extreme intensity of reaction
A
Feedback:
Children who are easily distracted or who can easily shift their attention to a new situation are easy to care for. If they are crying over the loss of a toy, they can be appeased by the offer of a different one. Attention span is the ability to remain interested in a project or activity for an average length of time. Negative mood quality is when the child is unhappy or whining. A child who has an intensity of rea situations with their whole being. They cry loudly, thrash their arms, and have temper tantrums.
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