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What this question is testing
Objective: Apply developmental considerations to the hospitalized toddler
Prompt focus: A nurse is caring for an 18 month old child who is hospitalized and is crying and clinging to the parent at the time of admission. Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?
Why the correct answer works
The child is showing expected separation anxiety for this age
Correct. Crying and clinging to the parent reflects expected separation anxiety for a toddler.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Separation anxiety is a normal part of toddler development. Distress when separated from a primary caregiver, especially in an unfamiliar setting, is expected at this age.
Simple analogy
Think of apply developmental considerations to the hospitalized toddler like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.