NREMT EMT

Category - Ob/Gyn

At what age may a child view medical treatments as hostile?
  1. 1-3
  2. 3-5
  3. 5-7
  4. All ages
Explanation
Answer: B - Children between the ages of 3 and 5 often view medical treatments as hostile. This age group has vivid imaginations and may see monsters as part of their world. During this stage of development, children have a fear of mutilation and may also view illness and/or injury as punishment. They may object to being touched or separated from parents. Often they do not want to have their clothes removed.
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