A parent of an infant states that she will room-in while her child is hospitalized. The nurse supports her decision knowing that the major fears of infants during illness and hospitalization are:

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The major fear of infants during illness and hospitalization are separation from caregivers and fear of strangers. Bodily injury and pain are fears of preschool and school-age children. Loss of
 control is a fear of children from the preschool period through adolescence. Altered body image applies to adolescents. Fear of the unknown and being left alone are applicable to preschoolers.

A Parent of an Infant States That She Will Room-In