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A Caregiver Is Upset That Her 34-Month-Old Girl Has Begun

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A caregiver is upset that her 34-month-old girl has begun to wet the bed and suck her thumb after being admitted to the hospital. This caregiver asks the nurse to explain why this is happening. The nurse's best response is which of the following?


A) "This behavior is a defense mechanism when normal routines are changed."
B) "Your daughter probably does not like the primary nurse who has been assigned."
C) "Your toddler is angry, and this is her way of letting us know that she is unhappy."
D) "Bed-wetting and thumb sucking are just a way of getting even with you for abandoning her."

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