The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler. What is the rationale for planning to continue the toddler's rituals while hospitalized?
a. To provide security
b. To prevent regression
c. To prevent dependency
d. To decrease negativism
ANS: A
Ritualism, the need to maintain sameness and reliability, provides a sense of security and comfort. It will not prevent regression or dependency or decrease negativism.
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