What influences a child's reaction to the stressors of hospitalization? (Select all that apply.)

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Major stressors of hospitalization include separation, loss of control, bodily injury, and pain. Children's reactions to these crises are influenced by their developmental age; previous experience with illness, separation, or hospitalization; innate and acquired coping skills; seriousness of the diagnosis; and support systems available. Gender does not have an effect on a child's reaction to stressors of hospitalization.

What Influences a Child's Reaction to the Stressors of Hospitalization