Question

66. A group of children on one hospital unit are all suffering separation anxiety. Which child is experiencing the despair stage of separation anxiety

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Children in the "despair" stage appear sad, depressed, or withdrawn. A child who is lying in bed might be exhibiting any of these. Screaming and crying are components of the "protest" stage. The young child who appears to be happy and content with everyone is in the "denial" stage, as is the child who does not cry if parents return and leave again.