The mother of a 9-month-old infant is concerned because the infant cries when approached by an unknown shopper at the grocery store. What is the best response for the nurse to make to the mother?
a. "You could consider leaving the infant more often with other people 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 is a sign of stranger anxiety and demonstrates healthy attachment."
D
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A An infant who manifests stranger anxiety is showing a normal sign of healthy
attachment. This behavior peaks at 7 to 9 months and is developmentally
appropriate. The mother leaving the child more often will not change this
developmental response to new strangers.
B Assessing developmental needs is appropriate before taking an infant to a
physician.
C Pain from teething expressed by the infant's cries would not occur only when the
mother left the room.
D The nurse can reassure parents that healthy attachment is manifested by stranger
anxiety in late infancy.
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