The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of 6-year-olds. One of the mothers asks for advice on how to deal with the child who lies and makes up stories. What should the nurse respond to this mother?
A) "Your child could be in serious trouble in school if he continues to tell lies."
B) "The child should have privileges taken away for several days each time he tells a lie."
C) "Is there any possibility he is telling the truth and you just don't know it is the truth?"
D) "Children this age sometimes can't distinguish between fantasy and reality."
Ans: D
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