The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old girl who is scheduled for a hernia repair and is very scared. Which fear would she also most likely have at this age?
A) Fear of being kidnapped
B) Fear of cutting her finger
C) Fear of sudden loud noises
D) Fear of the neighbor's dog
Ans: A
At this age, the child will be fearful of being kidnapped. She should have outgrown her fears of harm to her body, noises, and dogs, all of which are typical preschooler fears.
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