Problem: After a prolonged admission far from home and away from the parent, an 18-month-old toddler becomes depressed, withdrawn, and apathetic. Eventually the toddler begins playing with toys and relating to others, even strangers. How would the nurse advise the parent who is upset when the child ignores them during a visit and worries that the child has forgotten them? Want Assignment Help? • The nurse suggests that they may be right and that their child will have to get to know them again. • This indicates approval of the staff and the child's understanding that they will not inflict bodily harm. • It reflects acceptance of the hospitalization and the experience will enhance their child's maturation. This is typical behavior in toddlers who are separated from their parents for prolonged periods, and indicates that their child will need special attention from them.