Children who are hospitalized may view hospitalization as:
A) the work of the devil.
B) punishment for wrongdoing.
C) a lack of faith in God.
D) poor parental bonding.
Ans: B
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Young children are very sensitive to good–bad issues. Do not tell them that painful or scary treatments are in any way a punishment.
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