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Being left alone
Animals (e.g., snakes, large dogs)
Ghosts
Objects or persons associated with pain
Technique of desensitization to overcome fears
Stress
Nutrition
Caloric requirements are approximately
90 kcal/kg
1,000-1,800 calories each day
Fluid requirements are approximately
100 ml/kg, depending on activity and climate
Food fads and strong tastes are common
Sleep and Activity
During a well-child physical assessment, parents of a 4-year-old say that their child
resists going to bed every night and cries until they allow the child to get into bed with
them. This has now become a nightly habit. What guidance should the nurse give to the
parents?
Case Study Answers
Safety education
Development of long-term safety behaviors
Bike helmets
Anticipatory Guidance: Care of
Families