While in the waiting room, a child begins to cry when a toy has been taken from him. The mother immediately hands the child another toy and the crying stops. How should the nurse interpret the child's behavior?

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Children who are easily distracted or who can easily shift their attention to a new situation are easy to care for. If they are crying over the loss of a toy, they can be appeased by the offer of a different one. Attention span is the ability to remain interested in a project or activity for an average length of time. Negative mood quality is when the child is unhappy or whining. A child who has an intensity of rea situations with their whole being. They cry loudly, thrash their arms, and have temper tantrums.

While in the Waiting Room, a Child Begins to Cry