During the second week of hospitalization for intravenous antibiotic therapy, a 2-year-old
toddler whose family is unable to visit often smiles easily goes to all the nurses happily and
does not express interest in the parent when the parent does visit.The parent states, "I'm so
happy he's adjusting, but should I be worried about his reaction to seeing me?"Which
response by the nurse
"The child is repressing feelings for the parent."
"Routines have been established and the child feels safe."
"The child has given up fighting and accepts the separation."
"Behavior has improved because the child feels better physically."