When a 4-year-old's mother returns to room-in at the
hospital with him after a three-day trip back home, she is anxious and excited to hug the child. When she leans over his bed to pick the child up, he turns his back and scoots away. Which statement would be an explanation for the child's reaction?
A) "He is probably just tired from the many tests run while you were away."
B) "His distrust is abnormal. It may or may not go away in a day or two; we will just have to wait and see."
C) "His distrust is normal and may have lingering effects, but you should touch and soothe him as much as possible."
D) "Now that he has seen that you have returned he will feel better, but you should leave the room for a few minutes to help him feel in control."
Ans: C
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