The parents of a 1-year-old infant are concerned that this baby seems more shy and scared of new situations than their other child and ask the nurse if this is normal. The nurse knows that the infant is exhibiting a characteristic of the "slow-to-warm-up
Which statement to the parents is most appropriate by the nurse?
1. "Your infant is showing a regularity in patterns of eating."
2. "Your infant displays a predominately negative mood."
3. "Your infant initially reacts to new situations by withdrawing."
4. "Your infant has intense reactions to the environment."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: "Slow-to-warm-up" children adapt slowly to new situations and initially will withdraw. Showing regularity in patterns of eating is a characteristic of an "easy" child, and displaying a predominately negative mood and commonly having intense reactions to the environment are characteristics of "difficult" children.
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