A 5-year-old cries and screams from the time the parents leave the child at kindergarten until picked up 6 hours later;however,this child is calm and relaxed when with the parents.The parents ask the nurse,"What should we do?" Select the nurse's best advice.

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Separation anxiety disorder becomes apparent when the child is separated from the attachment figure.Often,the first time separation occurs is when the child goes to kindergarten or nursery school.Separation anxiety may be based on the child's fear that something will happen to the attachment figure.The other options are short-term fixes.The child needs professional intervention.

A 5-Year-Old Cries and Screams from the Time the Parents