Which child is most likely to be frightened by hospitalization?
A) A 4-month-old infant admitted with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis
B) A 2-year-old toddler admitted for cystic fibrosis
C) A 9-year-old child hospitalized with a fractured femur
D) A 15-year-old adolescent admitted for abdominal pain

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All children can be frightened by hospitalization.However,toddlers are most likely to be frightened by hospitalization because their thought processes are egocentric,magical,and illogical.They feel very threatened by unfamiliar people and strange environments.Young infants are not as likely to be as frightened as toddlers by hospitalization because they are not as aware of the environment.The 9-year-old child's cognitive ability is sufficient for the child to understand the reason for hospitalization.The 15-year-old adolescent has the cognitive ability to interpret the reason for hospitalization.

Which Child Is Most Likely to Be Frightened by Hospitalization