A Preschooler Is Hospitalized Following an Injury

A preschooler is hospitalized following an injury. The mother has been staying with the child but now must leave to care for the other children. The mother asks the nurse what is the best way to leave. The nurse's response will include:

A) Leave the child after he falls asleep so he won't know you are going.
B) Tell the child you are leaving and identify when you will return by the child's schedule (e.g., after you eat supper) .
C) Have the mother leave an article of clothing behind.
D) Tell the nurse when she is leaving so the nurse can stay with the child while the parents are absent.
E) Plan to leave when the child is having procedures performed as the child will be busy and less aware of the parents' absence.