The Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Infant

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized infant. When the infant begins to cry, the parents report they do not believe in responding too rapidly, as they do not wish to spoil their child. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "I agree with your philosophy of child rearing."
B) "There are many studies that support this belief."
C) "Responding quickly to your baby's cries will assist the baby in feeling secure and does not result in a spoiled child."
D) "Children who experience separation anxiety have been spoiled by their parents."