The nurse explains to parents of a child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder that the peak age for this diagnosis is:
1. 9 months of age.
2. 2–3 years of age.
3. 5–7 years of age.
4. 7–9 years of age.
4
Rationale:
1. The phase of separation anxiety that is seen in a 9-month-old is normal development.
2. The separation anxiety that is seen in a toddler follows separation from a familiar caregiver, lasts only for a short time, and is a normal developmental response at this age.
3. The peak age for occurrence of separation anxiety disorder is not 5–7 years.
4. The peak age for occurrence of separation anxiety disorder is 7–9 years.
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