A 3-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital after an automobile accident. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate when discussing the type of behavior the parents can expect their child to display while hospitalized?
A) "Your child may not be able to accept how the injury has changed your child's appearance."
B) "Your child may seem unduly anxious in the presence of strangers."
C) "Your child may experience some guilt feelings associated with the accident."
D) "Your child will exhibit intermittent periodic mood swings, but these should be brief."
B
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