A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been h…

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A nurse is cаring fоr аn 18-mоnth-оld toddler who hаs been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following?