A parent questions the nurse about her 5-year-old who has begun to masturbate and question the parents about sexual differences among the child's peer mates. The nurse, familiar with Freud's stages of development, responds by saying:
1. "All children are curious, but make sure the child knows that this behavior might be offensive to others."
2. "You should probably consult a child psychologist if you're this concerned."
3. "Let's make sure to ask your physician at the next appointment."
4. "This behavior is a normal part of your child's development."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response.
Rationale 2: Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response. This response would lead the parents to believe their child's behavior is abnormal.
Rationale 3: Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response. This response would lead the parents to believe their child's behavior is abnormal.
Rationale 4: In the phallic stage, as described by Freud, which occurs from age 4 to 6 years, the child's genitals are the center of pleasure. Masturbation offers pleasure, and questions about sexual topics with parents is normal. Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response.
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