An 8-year-old child will be hospitalized for several weeks in skeletal traction to treat a fractured femur. In planning care for the child, the nurse realizes immobilization in this age group can generate feelings of:

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Forced dependency in the hospital, such as immobilization, can result in a feeling of loss of control and loss of security.

An 8-Year-Old Child Will Be Hospitalized for Several Weeks in Skeletal