A nurse is caring for a preschooler. Which fear should the nurse most plan to minimize?
a. Fear of bodily harm
b. Fear of weight gain
c. Fear of separation
d. Fear of strangers
ANS: A
The greatest fear of preschoolers appears to be that of bodily harm; this is evident in children's fear of the dark, animals, thunderstorms, and medical personnel. Toddlers who become ill and require hospitalization are most stressed by the separation from their parents. Persons with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of gaining weight. By 8 months, most infants are able to differentiate a stranger from a familiar person and respond differently to the two.
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