The parent of a 4-year-old boy tells the nurse that the child believes "monsters and bogeymen" are in his bedroom at night. What is the nurse's best suggestion for coping with this problem?
a. Let the child sleep with his parents.
b. Keep a night light on in the child's bedroom.
c. Help the child understand that these fears are illogical.
d. Tell the child that monsters and bogeymen do not exist.
ANS: B
Involve the child in problem solving. A night light shows a child that imaginary creatures do not lurk in the darkness. Letting the child sleep with his parents will not get rid of the fears. A 4-year-old child is in the preconceptual stage and cannot understand logical thought.
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