The nurse is counseling parents of an 8-month-old infant. The mother states that members of the extended family came for a visit. The baby cried and was reluctant to be held by the family members. The nurse would explain:
a. Babies often demonstrate fear of strangers at this age
b. Their baby is withdrawn and unfriendly
c. The family members were too loud and rough
d. The parents have been spoiling their child
A
Babies at this age have developed stranger anxiety. Parents need to be reassured that this is appropriate behavior for an infant this age. Parents are often accused of spoiling their children when they don't want to be helped by anyone else, but this is not the case.
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