A recently divorced mother who must return to work is concerned about the effects of placing her child in day care full time. In counseling the mother, which factor does the nurse share as the most influential in determining whether or not day care has a positive or negative effect on the child?

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Research consistently shows that the quality of the parent-child relationship is the most important factor in determining whether day care has a positive or negative effect on a child's development. This means that if the parent-child relationship is strong and responsive, the child is more likely to thrive in day care.

A Recently Divorced Mother Who Must Return to Work Is