The mother of a 9-month-old infant is concerned because the infant cries when she leaves him. Which is the best response for the nurse to make to the mother?
a. "You could consider leaving the infant more often so he can adjust.".
b. "You might consider taking him to the doctor because he may be ill.".
c. "Have you noticed whether the baby is teething?"
d. "This can be a healthy sign of attachment.".
D
Healthy attachment is manifested by stranger anxiety in late infancy. An infant who manifests stranger anxiety can be supported by the mother leaving the infant for only short periods of time. Assessing developmental needs is appropriate before taking an infant to a physician. Pain from teething expressed by the infant's cries would not occur only when the mother left the room.
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