The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) to stay at the bedside as much as possible. What is the nurse’s primary rationale for this action?

The mother’s presence will reduce anxiety and ease the child’s respiratory efforts.

Separation from the mother is a major developmental threat at this age.

Mothers of hospitalized toddlers often experience guilt.

The mother can provide constant observations of the child’s respiratory efforts.