The nurse is educating the family regarding normal behavior for their 2-year-old daughter. Why is it important for the nurse to understand normal behavior in a child?
A) To promote bonding between the child and family
B) To distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior
C) To encourage peer cooperation, interaction, and sharing
D) To suggest the type of schooling required for the child
B
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It is important for a nurse to understand normal behavior in a child to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior. An understanding of normal behavior is necessary before the nurse can recognize abnormal behavior. The nurse need not understand the child's normal behavior specifically to promote bonding between the child and her family. Bonding is a part of the child's psychosocial development during infancy. Play during child development encourages peer cooperation, interaction, and sharing.
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