During his hospitalization, a 3-year-old child has become unusually aggressive in his play activities. His parents report this change in behavior to the primary nurse. How could the nurse explain…

The correct answer is D. A coping response. (A) Unusually aggressive behavior does not indicate a deepseated problem. (B) A lack of social interest results in poor participation in play activities with peers. Aggression would not be an expected behavior. (C) The aggressive behavior was newly developed and not a routine…

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Question

During his hospitalization, a 3-year-old child has become unusually aggressive in his play activities. His parents report this change in behavior to the primary nurse. How could the nurse explain the child's change in behavior?

Options

ADeep-seated feelings of hostility
BA lack of interest in socializing
CUsual behavior for this child
DA coping response

How the community answered

(27 responses)

A
15% (4)
B
4% (1)
C
7% (2)
D
74% (20)

Explanation

(A) Unusually aggressive behavior does not indicate a deepseated problem. (B) A lack of social interest results in poor participation in play activities with peers. Aggression would not be an expected behavior. (C) The aggressive behavior was newly developed and not a routine behavior. (D) Play provides the child with opportunities for coping and adaptation. Aggression during the play activities would indicate a coping response.

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#coping behavior#hospitalization response#behavioral regression#aggression in children

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