Which diagnostic test is the most definitive test used to detect meningitis?

A. Hide the medication in apple slices: This is inappropriate as the child might distrust caregivers if they realize the medication was hidden.

B. Offer the child an ice pop prior to administering the medication: An ice pop numbs taste buds and can reduce the unpleasant taste of medication.

C. Tell the child the medicine tastes like candy: Providing false information undermines trust and is unethical.

D. Inform the child that if he does not take the medication he will need a shot: Threats increase anxiety and do not foster cooperation.

A. Detachment is the stage exhibited only in the hospital: Detachment can occur in other settings beyond the hospital. It is the final stage of separation anxiety and may manifest as a child appearing uninterested in caregivers, a coping mechanism to deal with prolonged separation.

B. Physical aggression such as kicking is an example of separation anxiety: Physical aggression, such as kicking or hitting, is a common behavior during separation anxiety, especially in younger children who cannot verbalize their emotions effectively.

C. It results in prolonged issues of adaptability: While separation anxiety may temporarily affect adaptability, most children overcome it as they grow. It does not inherently result in prolonged issues unless associated with other psychological conditions.

D. It is often observed in the school-aged child: Separation anxiety is most commonly observed in infants and toddlers (6 months to 3 years). By school age, children have typically developed coping mechanisms, though they may experience situational anxiety.